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If the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the time
between wipes is controlled automatically and
depends on the intensity of the rainfall. The sen-
sor is mounted on the windshield, directly in
front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the lever upward once, arrow1.
Deactivate the rain sensor before entering
an automatic car wash. Failure to do so
could result in damage caused by undesired
wiper activation.<
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain
sensor
Press the lever downward once, arrow4.
Brief wipe
Press the lever downward once, arrow4.
Switching on wipers
Press the lever upward.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press twice, arrow2.
The system switches to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press three times or press beyond the pressure
point, arrow3.
The system switches to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 5.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and
the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched on,
the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.In cars equipped with an alarm system, the
headlamps cannot be cleaned when the bonnet
is open.
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will
damage the washer pump.
Only use the washers if the bonnet has been
completely closed, otherwise the headlamp
washer system
* may be damaged. Do not use
the washers if there is any danger that the fluid
will freeze on the windshield. If you do, your
vision could be obscured. For this reason, use
antifreeze.<
Window washer nozzles
The window washer nozzles are heated auto-
matically while the engine is running or the igni-
tion is switched on
*.
Rear window wiper
6Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap to level6.
Operation is continuous in reverse gear.
Cleaning the rear window
7Intermittent operation:
Turn the cap further to level7 and hold it
there.
8Wiper parked:
Turn the cap to level8 and hold it there.
Do not use the washers when the washer
fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise you will
damage the washer pump.<
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Warning and indicator
lamps13,116
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control51
Warning triangle112
Washer fluid42
– capacity of reservoir42
Washer fluid reservoir42
Washer fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid42
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray72
Waterfall lighting, refer to
Ambient lighting63
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water77
Wear indicators in tires, refer to
Minimum tread depth91
Weights132
Welcome lamps59
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions131
Wheels, new92
Wheels and tires86
Wheelslip control, refer to
– All-Season Traction Control
ASC54
Wheel stud wrench
– space-saver spare tire108
Width, refer to
Dimensions131
Windows26
– convenient operation20
– opening, closing26
Window washer reservoir,
refer to Washer fluid
– volume, refer to
Capacities133
Window washer system40
– washer fluid42
– washer nozzles41
Windshield
– cleaning41
– defrosting and removing
condensation66,67
Windshield, defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows66,67Windshield wiper blades,
changing102
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system40
Winter tires93
– storage93
Wiper blade replacement102
Wiper blades, care101
Wiper system40
Work in the engine
compartment94
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit102
X
Xenon lamps
– replacing bulb103
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