
Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk
The windshield wipers can start wiping
unintentionally when switched on.
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Always switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (rain sensor operation).
Risk of damage to the engine compartment lid,
windshield and wiper system.
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Only wipe the windshield when sufficiently wet,
otherwise it could become scratched.
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Loosen frozen wiper blades before starting
to drive.
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Do not operate a frozen headlight washer
system.
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Always switch off windshield wipers in car
washes to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(rain sensor operation).
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Do not operate headlight washer system in car
washes.
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Always switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (rain sensor operation).
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Always hold the wiper arm securely when
replacing the wiper blade.
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Always switch off windshield wipers before
opening the engine compartment lid (wiper
switch in position
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). If the wiper arms are not
in their end position, they will automatically
move to this position when the engine
compartment lid is opened, even if the ignition
is switched off.
The wiper arms remain at this position until the
lid is closed and the wiper system is switched
off and then on again.
Front wiper and headlight washer system
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Windshield wipers off
When the windshield wipers are switched off
and occasionally when the ignition is switched
off, the wipers move up slightly from their rest
position so that the wiping edges are aligned
correctly.
1 –
Rain sensor operation
Front windshield wipers
Move wiper stalk upwards to the first click.
2 –
Front windshield wipers – slow
Move wiper stalk upwards to the second
click.
Cleaning Windshield
CAUTION
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NOTICE