Switching the wipers on/off and briefwipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen
onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◄
Switching on
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
► Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
► Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
► Brief wipe: press down once.
► To switch off normal wipe: press down once.
► To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
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Displays in the instrument cluster
Indicator lamp
Depending on how the vehicle is
equipped,
the indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
Desired speed
▷ The marking lights ...
Preventing an automatic engine stop with automatic transmission
The concept
To make it possible to drive away very quickly,
such as at an intersection, the automatic engine
stop can be actively prevented.
Preventing an engine stop using the
brake pedal
Th ...