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135 Combination switch
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Single wipe without washer fluid
(select only if windshield is wet).
Push switch past resistance point:
Windshield washer system, windshield wipers.
See page 307 for instructions on filling the
windshield washer reservoir and page 348 for notes
on replacing the wiper blade inserts.7Windshield wipers
0Off
I Intermittent wiping
One initial wipe, pauses between wipes are
automatically controlled by a rain sensor
monitoring the wetness of the windshield. This
will not occur with a front door open.
Notes:
With switch in this position, one wipe occurs
when turning the electronic key in starter switch
from position 0. However, this might cause
scratches in a dry windshield. Turn combination
switch to Off position before turning the
electronic key in starter switch from position 0.
Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle
is taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in
presence of water spray at windshield, and
wipers may be damaged as a result.
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed
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136 Combination switch
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Blocked windshield wipers
If the windshield wipers become blocked (for example,
due to snow), switch off the wipers.
For safety reasons before removing ice or snow, remove
electronic key from starter switch. Remove blockage.
Activate combination switch again (electronic key in
starter switch position 1).Emergency operation of windshield wipers
In case of windshield wiper malfunction in switch
positions I or III, turn combination switch to wiper
setting II. Have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
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138 Rear window wiper/washer
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Rear window wiper/washer
The rear window wiper / washer switch is located in the
center console.With key in starter switch position 2:
1Press for interval wiping, indicator lamp in the
switch comes on.
Press again to switch off, indicator lamp goes out.
2Indicator lamp
3Rear window washer,
rear window wiper.
The rear window wiper will also automatically engage if
the windshield wiper is engaged and the gear selector
lever is placed in “R” Reverse.
P54.25-2533-26
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139 Hazard warning flasher
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The hazard warning flasher can be activated either
manually via the switch located in the center console, or
it is activated automatically at the time an airbag is
deployed.To activate hazard warning flasher, press switch once.
To deactivate, press switch again.
If hazard warning flasher was activated automatically,
press switch once to deactivate.
Note:
With the hazard warning flasher activated, the
combination switch in position for either left or right
turn, and the electronic key in starter switch position 1
or 2, only the respective left or right side turn signals
will operate.
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148 Climate control
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Residual engine heat utilization
With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue
to heat or ventilate the interior for a short while,
dependent of the temperature setting of the climate
control. Air volume and distribution are controlled
automatically.
To select:
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 0 or remove it altogether.
Press button T. The indicator lamp in the button
illuminates.
Set the left and right temperature to your personal
requirements.
This function selection will not activate if the battery
level is insufficient. Press button T again to switch off. The indicator
lamp in the button will go out.
The function switches off automatically:
•if the electronic key in starter switch is turned to
position 2,
•after approximately 30 minutes,
•if the battery voltage drops.
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149 Climate control
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Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 2.
To select:
Press the F button in the control panel of the
automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the
button illuminates.
To c a nc el:
Press the F button in the control panel of the
automatic air conditioner. The indicator lamp in the
button goes out.Notes:
Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed
before activating the defroster.
The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power.
To keep the battery drain to a minimum, turn off the
defroster as soon as the rear window is clear.
The defroster is automatically turned off after
approximately 6–17 minutes of operation depending on
the outside temperature and vehicle speed.
If several power consumers are turned on
simultaneously, or the battery is only partially charged,
it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn
itself off. When this happens, the indicator lamp inside
the switch starts blinking.
As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the
defroster automatically turns itself back on.
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151 Interior equipment
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The control panel is located on the driver’s door.
The switches for the respective windows are located on
the passenger and the rear doors.Switches for:
1left, front
2right, front
3left, rear
4right, rear
5Switches for rear door window override,
see page 153
Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2.
Opening the windows:
Press the switch to resistance point.
Closing the windows:
Pull the switch to resistance point.
Release switch when window is in desired position.
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2
3
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152 Interior equipment
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Express opening
Press switch past resistance point and release – window
opens completely.
To interrupt procedure, briefly press or pull switch.
Note:
The power windows can also be opened and closed
using the summer opening / convenience feature, see
page 32.
With a front door opened and the key in starter switch
position 0 or 1, or removed from starter switch, the
power windows can be operated for approx. 30 minutes.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.The closing procedure can be immediately reversed
by either pressing or pulling the switch, or
pressing buttonΠon the electronic key and
holding it.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause
serious personal injury.
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