Driving
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Fast wipe
The wipers operate at normal speed when the
vehicle is not moving, not on vehicles with rain
sensor.
Cleaning windshield, rear window and
headlamps*
0Wipers retracted
1Cleaning windshield and headlamps
2Rear window wiper intermittent mode
3Cleaning rear window
Do not activate the washer if there is
any danger of the fluid freezing on the
windshield. If you do so, your vision could be
obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid
antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not activate
the washer when the washer fluid is empty as
this will damage the washer pump.<
Cleaning windshield
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
The washer jets are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
Cleaning headlamps*
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Rear window wiper
Rear window wiper in intermittent mode. When
reverse gear is engaged, the wiper operates
continuously.You can also program the interval:
1.Briefly move the wiper lever from position 0
to position 2.
2.Wait for desired interval; maximum of
30 seconds.
3.Move the wiper lever from position 0 to
position 2 again.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For
this reason, keep it away from sources of
flame and store it only in its original containers.
Store it so that it is inaccessible to children.
Always follow the instructions for use provided
on the containers.<
Filler neck for Washer fluid
O nly refill was her fluid when the engine is
cool in order to prevent contact with hot
engine components. Otherwise, there is a risk
of fire and personal injury if the fluid spills.<
All of the washer jets are supplied from one res-
ervoir.
Fill with water and, if required, with an antifreeze
additive according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
To maintain the mixing ratio, mix the
washer fluid before adding it to the reser-
voir.<
Capacity
Approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters.
With headlamp washer system
* approx.
6.9 US quarts/6.5 liters.
Everything from A to Z
134 Washer fluid reservoir,
capacity, refer to Filling
capacities123
Washer reservoir, refer to
Filler neck for washer
fluid42
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray72
Weights122
Wheel/tire combination95
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions121
Wheel bolt, wrench109
Wheel changes, compact
wheel109
Wheels and tires95
Width, refer to
Dimensions121
Windows22
– convenience operation21
– safety switch23
Windshield
– cleaning42
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows62,65
Windshield washer reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacities123
– refer to Washer fluid42
Windshield washer system
– washer/wiper system41
– washer fluid42
Windshield wiper blade
replacement104
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system41
Winter tires95
– changing108
– condition94
– storage95
Wiper blade replacement104
Wiper system41
Working in the engine
compartment97
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit104
X
xDrive51
Xenon headlamp105
– replacing bulbs105
Y
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