Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
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.
See also:
Warning stages
Prewarning
This warning is issued, for example, when there
is the impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
Acute warning
Warning of the imminent danger ...
Arming and disarming the alarmsystem
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control, Comfort Access or at the
door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed
at the same time.
Door lock and a ...
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid
Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; otherwise,
in the event of an accident or braking or
evasive maneuvers, passengers or other road
use ...