2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE wiper fluid

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Getting started
Driving
Single wipe
Press switch briefly in the direction of
arrow
1.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid

Push switch in the direction of arrow 1
past the resistance point.
The windshield wiper operates with
washer fluid.
iVehicles without rain sensor*: Fast
wiper speed III goes to setting II when
the vehicle is standing still.
Vehicles with rain sensor*: Intermittent
wiping interval dependent on wetness
of windshield. Wiping will not occur
with a door open.!Vehicles with rain sensor*: Do not
leave in intermittent setting when vehi-
cle is taken to an automatic car wash or
during windshield cleaning. Wipers will
operate in presence of water sprayed
on the windshield, and wipers may be
damaged as a result.
The switch should not be left in inter-
mittent setting as the wipers will wipe
the windshield once every time the en-
gine is started. Dust that accumulates
on the windshield might scratch the
glass when wiping occurs on a dry
windshield.
!If leaves, snow, etc. block the wind-
shield wipers, switch off the wipers.

For safety reasons, withdraw key
from starter switch. Remove block-
age.


Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in switch position I,


set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed.


have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Index
Resetting functions in
Control system 115
Selecting 114
Settings menu 114
Vehicle 122
Sun visors 141
Sunshades for the sliding/pop-up roof Closing 185
Opening 185
Stopping 185
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 331
Switching off Audio system 162
Automatic central locking (control system) 122
Delayed (exterior lamps) 120
Engine 52
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 52
Seat heating 92
Switching on Audio system 162
Automatic central locking (control system) 122
ESP 77 Front fog lamps 98
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 47
High beams 99
Rapid seat heating 92
Rear fog lamp 98
Seat heating* 92
Windshield wipers 48
Synchronizing Sliding/pop-up roof 188, 279
T
Tachometer 23, 103 Displaying gear range 134
Overspeed range 103
Tail lamps Cleaning 242
Replacing bulbs 281, 285
Tailgate Message in display 269
Tar stains 241
Technical data 319 Brake fluid 319
Coolant 317
Coolants 321
Electrical system 314
Engine 310 Engine oil 319
Engine oil additives 319
Fuel requirements 320
Fuels 317
Gasoline additives 321
Lubricants 317
Main dimensions 315
Premium unleaded gasoline 320
Rims and tires 311
Weights 316
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 318, 324
Tele Aid Information 206
Initiating an emergency call manually 204
Messages in display 269
Roadside assistance 204
Tele Aid System 201
Tele Aid System 331
Tele Aid* 201 Emergency calls 202
Remote door unlock 208
Stolen vehicle tracking services 209
System self-check 202
Upgrade signals 207

354 IndexVehicle tool kit 272Alignment bolt 272
Spare fuses 272
Special fuse puller 272
Towing eye bolt 272
Vehicle jack 272
Wheel bolts 272
Wheel wrench 272
Vehicle washing 242
Ventilated storage compartment 148
Ventilation Storage compartment 148
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 308, 331
Voice control system* 331
Voice recognition system* Hands-free microphone 26
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Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 62
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 307
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 240
Wear pattern (tires) 235
Weights 316 Wheel change
Tightening torque 291
Wheels Rotating 235
Tires and wheels 233
Window curtain airbags 61
Windows see Side windows
Windshield Defogging 145, 153
Refilling washer fluid 232
Replacing wiper blades 287
Washer fluid 232, 324
Washer system 324
Windshield washer fluid 324 Message in display 270
Mixing ratio 324
Refilling 232
Wiping with 49
Windshield washer system 324
Windshield wipers 48 Fast wiper speed 48
Replacing wiper blades 287
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 49 Winter driving 236
Block heater 237
Snow chains 237
Tires 236
Transmission program mode 136
Winter driving instructions 220
Winter tires 236
Wiper blades Cleaning 243
Installing 287
Removing 287
Removing insert 287
Replacing 287
Wiping And washing simultaneously 49
Interval 48
With windshield washer fluid 49
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Xenon headlamps Bi-Xenon 327