Wiper system

1. Switching on wipers
2. Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3. Activating/deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
4. Cleaning windshield and headlamps
5. Setting speed for intermittent wipe, or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Press the lever upward, arrow 1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial position when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system switches to operation in the intermittent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance point.
The system switches to normal speed when the vehicle is stationary.
Intermittent wipe or rain sensorIf the car is not equipped with a rain sensor, the intermittent-wipe time is a preset.
If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time between wipes is controlled automatically and depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield, directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain sensor

Press the button, arrow 3. The LED in the button lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn the thumb wheel 5.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3. The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor before entering an
automatic car wash. Failure to do so could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your vision could be obscured. Antifreeze should therefore
be added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid.
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage the washer pump.
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated automaticallywhile the engine is running or the ignition is switched on.
See also:
Activating/deactivating the systemmanually
Using the button
Press the button.
► LED comes on: Auto Start Stop function is
deactivated.
The engine is started during an automatic
engine stop.
The engine can only be stopped or ...
Tow-starting
Note
Do not tow-start your vehicle.
Due to the automatic transmission, the engine
cannot be started by tow-starting.
Have the cause of the starting difficulties remedied. ...
Calling up information on the info
display
Press the computer button on the turn signal
lever.
Information is displayed on the info display of the
instrument cluster. ...
