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347 Operation
Vehicle care
Cleaning the Parktronic system*
sensors
1Parktronic system* sensors in the front
bumper
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water and a soft,
non-scratching cloth to clean
sensors1 on the bumpers.Cleaning the windows and the wiper
blades
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).
Turn combination switch to wiper
settingII (
page 54).
With wiper arms in vertical position,
switch off the ignition (
page 60).
!Do not apply strong pressure to the
sensor covers. Applying strong pres-
sure may damage the sensor covers.
Follow the instructions provided by the
power washer manufacturer on main-
taining a distance between the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer.!To prevent scratches, never apply
strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratching cloth when cleaning the
sensors. Do not attempt to wipe dirty
sensors with a dry cloth or sponge.
!The windshield wipers must be in a ver-
tical position before folding them away
from the windshield. They could other-
wise damage the hood.Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have
status0) before cleaning the windshield the
windshield and/or the wiper blades. Other-
wise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn
on and cause injury.
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417 Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
Replacing wiper blades
Removing wiper blades
Turn SmartKey in starter switch to
position1.
Turn combination switch to wiper
settingII (
page 54).
With wiper arm in the vertical position,
turn SmartKey in starter switch to
position0.
Fold the wiper arm forward until it
snaps into place.
Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to
wiper arm.
Slide the wiper blade sideways out of
the retainer.
!The windshield wipers must be in a
vertical position before folding them
away from the windshield. They could
otherwise damage the hood.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: make sure the
vehicle's on-board electronics have status
0) before replacing a wiper blade. Other-
wise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn
on and cause injury.
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496 IndexW
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 235
Distronic* 229
Parking brake 52
Parktronic* 245
Seat belt telltale 70
Warranty coverage 445
Washing the vehicle 342
Wear pattern, Tires 335
Weights, Vehicle 460
Wheel
Change 423
Removing 425
Tightening torque 429
Wheels, Tires and 301
Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning 347Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 347
Defogging 206
Windshield washer fluid 300
Messages in display 396
Refilling 300
Wiping 55
Windshield wipers 54
Fast wiper speed 54
Intermittent wiping 54
Replacing wiper blades 417, 418
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 55
Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only) 337
Snow chains 337
Tires 336
Winter driving instructions 285
Winter tires 336
Wood trims, cleaning 350X
Xenon headlamps*
Bi-Xenon* 472
