Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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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
Only refill washer 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.
6.9USquarts/6.5liters.
Everything from A to Z
136 Welcome lamps59
Wheel/tire combination98
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions123
Wheel bolt, wrench112
Wheel changes, compact
wheel112
Wheels and tires98
Width, refer to
Dimensions123
Windows22
– convenience operation21
– safety switch23
Windshield
– cleaning43
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows64,67
Windshield washer reservoir
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacity124
– refer to Washer fluid43
Windshield washer system
– washer/wiper system42
– washer fluid43
Windshield wiper blade
replacement107
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system42
Winter tires98
– changing111
– condition97
– storage98
Wiper blade replacement107
Wiper system42
Working in the engine
compartment100
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit107
X
xDrive52
Xenon headlamp108
– replacing bulbs108
Y
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