F Pulling the lever activates the automatic wipe/wash function for cleaning the wind- screen. The Climatronic will switch to air re- circulation mode for approximately 30 sec- onds to prevent the smell of the windscreen washer fluid from entering the vehicle interi- or. NOTICE Do not switch on the wipers when the window is dry. Otherwise, the window may be damaged. When switched on, the wipers will tempo- rarily be switched to the next setting down when the vehicle is stationary. 1 Use the switch to adjust the wipe inter- vals (vehicles without a rain and light sensor) or the sensitivity of the rain and light sensor.
If the vehicle is parked during cold weather, the service position of the windscreen wip- er may be helpful in order to be able to release the wiper blades better from the windscreen → page 153 G Interval wipe for the rear windscreen. The wipers wipe about every six seconds. H Pulling the lever activates the automatic wipe/wash function for cleaning the rear windscreen. WARNING Wiper function Without adequate anti-freeze, the washer fluid may freeze onto the windscreen and obscure your view. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
Automatic activation of the rear window wiper The rear window wiper is switched on automati- cally when the windscreen wipers are switched on and reverse gear is engaged. ● At winter temperatures, use the window washer system only when adequate anti- freeze has been added. Rain and light sensor ● Never use the windscreen washer system at winter temperatures before the windscreen has been heated by the ventilation system. Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.
WARNING ● Always change wiper blades if they are dam- aged or worn and no longer clean the wind- screen properly → page 153 Before starting your journey and switching on the ignition, check the wipers carefully. Other- wise, it may lead to damage to the windscreen, wiper blades, or the wiper motor. NOTICE Fig. 71 On the right of the steering column: wiper lever. When the rain and light sensor is activated, it au- tomatically controls the frequency of the wiper intervals, depending on the intensity of the rain. ● Make sure that the wiper lever is in its basic position. Activating and deactivating the rain and light sensor ● Remove snow and ice from the wipers and windows.
Push the lever into the required position → Fig. 71 : – Position A - The rain and light sensor is deac- tivated. ● Always carefully loosen wiper blades that have become frozen onto the window. De-icing spray is recommended. 182.5C1.TRO.74 – Position B - The rain and light sensor is acti- vated, automatic wipe when necessary. Vision 79