2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 131
2011 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Windshield wipers X 129 Turn the bulb counter-clockwise, applying slight pressure, and remove it from bulb holder :. X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder : and turn it clockwise. X Insert bulb holder : into the lamp and turn it clockwise. Switching the windshield wipers on/ off Windshield wipers Important safety notes Wiper blades are components that are subject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall. Otherwise the windshield will not be wiped properly. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic conditions and could cause an accident. Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low7 3 Å Intermittent wipe, high8 4 ° Continuous wipe, slow 5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast B í Single wipe/ î to wipe the ! Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has collected on the windshield can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windshield is dry. If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always use washer fluid when operating the windshield wipers. windshield using washer fluid Switch the ignition on. X Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position. X ! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to optical influences and the windshield becoming dirty in dry weather conditions, the windshield wipers may be activated inadvertently. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield. For this reason, you should always switch off the windshield wipers in dry weather. In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate wiping frequency is automatically set according to the intensity of the rain. In the Å position, the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä position, causing the windshield wipers to wipe more frequently. Intermittent wiping is interrupted when you stop the vehicle and open a door. This 7 8 Rain sensor set to low sensitivity. Rain sensor set to high sensitivity. Z Lights and windshield wipers G Warning!