Lights and windshield wipers, Windshield wipers – Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2013 Owners Manual User Manual

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Brake lamp

X

Switch off the lights.

X

Open the cargo compartment.

X

Open the service flap (

Y

page 135).

X

Turn bulb holder : counter-clockwise and

remove it.

X

Take bulb out of bulb holder :.

X

Insert the new bulb into bulb holder :.

X

Insert bulb holder : into the lamp and turn

it clockwise.

X

Close the service flap (

Y

page 135).

Windshield wipers

Switching the windshield wipers on/

off

!

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.

!

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.

!

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.

Combination switch
1

$ Windshield wiper off

2

Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor

set to low sensitivity)

3

Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor

set to high sensitivity)

4

° Continuous wipe, slow

5

¯ Continuous wipe, fast

B

í Single wipe

C

î To wipe with washer fluid

X

Switch on the ignition.

X

Turn the combination switch to the

corresponding position.

In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate

wiping frequency is set automatically

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.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield

will no longer be wiped properly. This could

prevent you from observing the traffic

conditions. Replace the wiper blades twice a

year, ideally in spring and fall.

136

Windshield wipers

Lights

and

windshield

wipers

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