Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Switching the windshield wipers on/off - Windshield wipers - Replacing bulbs - Lights and windshield wipers - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Switching the windshield wipers on/off

WARNING Wiper blades are components that are subject 
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 windows will not be wiped properly. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic conditions and could cause an accident.

when the windshield is dry, as this could 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.

the windshield after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, wax If the windshield wipers leave smears on the windshield after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, wax or other residues may be the reason for this.

Clean the windshield using washer fluid after washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash.

Combination switch

Combination switch

1 2  Intermittent wipe, low11 Windshield wipers off
2 3  Intermittent wipe, high12 Intermittent wipe, low11
3 4  Continuous wipe, slow Intermittent wipe, high12
4 5  Continuous wipe, fast Continuous wipe, slow
5 6  Single wipe/ Continuous wipe, fast
6 To wipe the Single wipe/To wipe the To wipe the windshield using washer fluid

Switch on the ignition.
Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position.

to optical influences and the windshield 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 position, the appropriate or wiping frequency is set automatically position, the appropriate wiping frequency is set automatically according to the intensity of the rain. In the more position, the rain sensor is more sensitive than in the causing the windshield wipers to wipe more position, causing the windshield wipers to wipe more frequently.

    Switching the rear window wiper on/off
    Combination switch 1 Switch 2 To wipe with washer fluid 3 To switch on intermittent wiping 4 0 To switch off intermittent wiping 5 To wipe with washer fluid ► Turn the SmartKey to po ...

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