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54 Getting startedDrivingIntermittent wiping
Set the combination switch to 
positionI.
Single wipe
Press combination switch briefly in 
direction of arrow1.
The windshield wipers wipe one time 
without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
Push combination switch in direction of 
arrow1 past the resistance point.
The windshield wipers operate with 
washer fluid.
For information on filling up the washer 
reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window 
washer system and headlamp cleaning 
system” (
page 245).
Rear window wiper/washer
The rear window wiper / washer switch is 
located on the upper part of the center 
console.
1Interval wiping on/off
2Indicator lamp
3Simultaneous operation of wiper and 
washer
iIntermittent wiping is interrupted when 
the vehicle is at a standstill and a front 
door is opened.
!If anything blocks the windshield wip-
ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off 
immediately.
For safety reasons, withdraw 
SmartKey from starter switch be-
fore attempting to remove any 
blockage.
Remove blockage.
Turn the windshield wipers on 
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at 
all in combination switch positionI,
set the combination switch to the 
next highest wiper speed.
have the windshield wipers 
checked at the nearest authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 
     
        
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55 Getting started
Driving
Switch on the ignition (
page 35).
Interval wiping
Switching on
Press upper half1 of the switch.
Indicator lamp2 comes on.
Switching off
Press upper half1 of the switch 
again.
Indicator lamp2 goes out.Wiping with windshield washer fluid
Press and hold lower half3 of the 
switch.
The wiper operates with washer fluid. 
The rear window will be wiped for ap-
proximately another five seconds after 
the switch is released.
For information on filling up the washer 
reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window 
washer system and headlamp cleaning 
system” (
page 245).
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
An ignition cable may be damaged.
The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
Unburned gasoline may have entered 
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
Give very little gas.
Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 
Center as soon as possible.
iThe rear window wiper will also auto-
matically engage if
the windshield wipers are engaged.
the gear selector lever is placed 
inR “Reverse”. 
     
        
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396 IndexH
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 284
Hazard warning flasher 115
Head restraints 101
Power seats 39
Synchronizing 102
Headlamp cleaning system 245
Headlamps
Automatic control 111
Cleaning 282
Cleaning system 162, 245
Switching off 58
Switching on 51
Washer fluid 380
Washer system 380
Headlight switch-off delay see Delayed 
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headliner
Cleaning 284
Heated seats 104
Heated steering wheel 211Height adjustment
Head restraints 39
Seat belts 48
Steering wheel 40
High beam flasher 52, 114
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 313
Replacing bulbs 334, 336
Switching on 114
High mounted brake lamp 334
Hood 238
Closing 239
Messages in display 311
Opening 238
Hydroplaning 220I
Identification labels 366
Certification label 366
Vehicle identification number 
(VIN) 366
Ignition
Switching on 49
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 35
Immobilizer 88
Activating 88
Deactivating 88
Infant and child restraint systems 72
Installing 76
LATCH child seat anchors 77
Information
Button for Tele Aid 202
Inside rear view mirror
Auto-dimming 160
Installing
Cargo compartment cover 183
Infant and child restraint systems 76
Wiper blades 345
Instructions
Loading 187 
     
        
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408 IndexSupplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) 385
Switching
Transfer case 154
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control 
system) 141
Delayed (exterior lamps) 139
Differential locks 159
Engine 58
ESP 86
Headlamps 58
Heated steering wheel 211
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control 
system) 141
Differential locks 158
ESP 87
Front axle differential lock 159
Headlamps 51
Heated steering wheel 211
Rear axle differential lock 159
Transfer case differential lock 158
Windshield wipers 53Symbol messages
Multifunction display 302
Synchronizing
ESP 300
Head restraints 102
Seat adjustment 102T
Tachometer 25, 121
Displaying gear range 150
Overspeed range 121
Tail lamps 341
Cleaning 282
Replacing bulbs 334
Tailgate
Closing 98
Message in display 320
Opening 97, 98
Tailgate lock 322
Unlocking in an emergency 325
Tar stains 281
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 376
Brake fluid 376
Coolant 374
Coolants 378
Electrical system 372
Engine 368
Engine oil 375
Engine oil additives 376
Fuel requirements 377 
     
        
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412 IndexW
Warning indicators
Rear Parking Assist* 181
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 68
Exterior lighting 111
Maintenance service indicator 278
Parking brake 50
Warranty coverage 365
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 281
Wear pattern (tires) 274
Weights and ratings 373
Wheel change
Tightening torque 350
Wheels
Tires and wheels 248
Window curtain airbags 68
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 167
Replacing wiper blades 344
Washer fluid 245, 380
Washer system 380Windshield washer fluid 380
Message in display 320
Mixing ratio 380
Refilling 245
Wiping with 54
Windshield washer system 380
Windshield wipers 23, 53
Fast wiper speed 53
Intermittent wiping 54
Interval wiping 55
Rear window wiper/washer 54
Replacing wiper blades 344
Single wipe 54
Switching on 53
Wiping with windshield washer 
fluid 54
Winter driving 275
Block heater (Canada only) 276
Snow chains 276
Tires 275
Winter driving instructions 221
Winter tires 275Wiper blades
Cleaning 283
Installing 345
Removing 344
Replacing 344
Wiper/washer
Rear window 54
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 54
Interval 53, 55
With windshield washer fluid 54
Wood trims
Cleaning 285