2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS windshield wipers

;License plate lampLED
=Rearfog lamp s(driver's
side)P21W
?Backup lampsP21W
ABrake lamps/tail lamps/
standing lamps/turn sig-
nalsP21W
Side marker lampsLED
Tail lamps
Installing/removing the tail lamp
!Remove the tail lamp swith care so as not to
damage the paintwork.
Because of the installation position,
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the tail lamp bulbs changed at aqualifieds pe-
cialist workshop.
Tail lamp
XTo remove: switch off the lighting system.
XOpen the tailgate/rear door.
iThe vehicle tool kit contains ascrewdriver
(Ypage 260).
XUnscrew two side screws :.
XPress tail lamp;out as far as bolts =.
XRemove tail lamp;out from bolts =.
XPullthe connector off the bul bholderoft he
tail lamp.
XTo install: press the connector into the bulb
holderoft he tail lamp.
XPress the tail lamp sideways onto bolts =
and slideo nto the vehicle.
XTighten two side screws :.
Standard tail lamp
XRemove the tail lamp (Ypage 101).
XUnscrew three screws:and remove bulb
holder ;from the tail lamp.
Bulb holder
=
Turn signals/brake lamps/tail lamps/
standing lamps
?Backup lamps
ARea rfog lamp (driver's side only)
XApply lightp ressure to the corresponding
bulb, turn it counter-clockwise and remove it
from the bul bholder.
XPress the new bul binto the socket and screw
it in clockwise.
XInsert bul bholder ;into the tail lamp and
tighten all three screws :.
XInstall the tail lamp (Ypage 101).
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshieldw iper
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry, as this could damage
the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has col-
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lected on the windshield can scratchthe glass
if wiping takes place when the windshield is
dry.
If it is necessary to switc honthe windshield
wipers in dry weathe rconditions, always use
washer fluid when operating the windshield
wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smearsont he
windshield after the vehicle has been washed
in an automatic car wash, wax or other resi-
dues may be the reason for this .Clean the
windshield using washer fluid after washing
the vehicle in an automatic car wash.
!Intermitten twiping with rain sensor: due to
optical influences and the windshield becom-
ing dirtyind ry weatherconditions, the wind-
shield wipers may be activate dinadvertently.
This could the ndamage the windshield wiper
blades or scratc hthe windshield.
For this reason,y ou should always switc hoff
the windshield wipers in dry weather.
1$ Windshield wipers off
2ÄIntermitten twipe, low (rain sensor set
to low sensitivity)
3Å Intermitten twipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BîFirstpressure point –single wipe; sec-
ond pressure point –wipe with washer fluid
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XTurn the íwiper switc htothe corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ positions ,the appropriate
wiping frequenc yisset automatically according
to the intensity of the rain. In the Åposition,
the rain sensor is more sensitiv etoprecipitation than in the
Äposition, causin gthe wind-
shield wipers to wipe more frequently.
The windshield will no longer be wiped properly
if the wiper blades are worn.T his may prevent
you fromo bservingthe traffic conditions. Infor-
matio nonr eplacing the wiper blades can be
foundu nder "Replacingw iper blades"
(
Ypage 103).
Switchin gthe rea rwindow wiper on/
off
1b To wipe with washer fluid
2°Intermitten twipe
3$ Rear window wiper off
4bTo wipe with washer fluid
XTurn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
XMove the èswitchtot he corresponding
position.
If the rear window wiper is activated, the è
symbol is shown in the status area of the dis-
play.
The Status Overview
in the Assist.menu
the nshows the èsymbol for vehicles with
steeringw heel buttons (
Ypage 183) .
XTo wipe with washer fluid: press theè
switc hbeyond the current position as far as it
will go to 1or press and hold 4.
When you release the èswitch, the rear
window wiper continues to wipe for about
another 5seconds. The rear window wiper
the nw ipes accordingtot he original position
2 or3.
The rear window wiper switches on automati-
cally if you engag ereverse gear and the wind-
shield wipers are on.
If the vehicle is stationar yand you open the tail-
gate or rear door, the rear window wiper will
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stop automatically.The rear window wiper will
only resume wiping againw hen the tailgate and
rear door are closed and you pull awaya gain.
The rear window will no longer be wiped properly
if the wiper blade is worn. This may prevent you
from observing the traffic conditions. Informa-
tion on replacing the wiper blade can be found
under "Replacing wiper blades" (
Ypage 103).
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshieldw ipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is arisk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshieldw ipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!Never open the hood/tailgate or rear doors
if aw indshieldw iper arm has been folded
awayf rom the windshield/rear window.
Never fold awindshieldw iper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
window.
Hold the windshieldw iper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade.Ify ou release the
windshieldw iper arm without awiper blade
and it falls onto the windshield/rear window,
the windshield/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper bladesc hanged ataqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
!Only hold the wiper blade by the wiper arm.
You could otherwise damage the wiper rub-
ber.
Wiper bladesa re wear parts. The windshieldw ill
no longer be wiped properly if the wiper blades
are worn. This may prevent you from observing
the traffic conditions.
Please observe the service indicator after
changing the wiper bladesoft he windshield
wiper.
Service indicator
Replacement wiper bladesf or the windshield
wiper have aservice indicator on the tip of the
wiper blade.
Depending on the amount of use, the service
indicator will change color from black to yellow.
Change the wiper blade if:
Rthe wiper blade is damaged
Rthe service indicator has turned yellow
In order to activate the service indicator, you
have to remove the protective film
(
Ypage 103).
Windshield wiper
XFold out wiper arm awayf rom the windshield.
XHold the wiper arm and turn the wiper blade in
the direction of arrow:awayf rom the wiper
arm as far as it will go.
XSlide catch ;upwards in the direction of the
arrow until you can feel and hear it engage in
the changing position.
XRemove wiper blade =from wiper arm by
pulling it in the direction of the arrow.
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XInsert new wiper blade=into the wiper arm
in the direction of the arrow.
Please take the differing lengths of the two
wiper blades into account:
RDriver's side -long wiper blade
RFront-passenger side -short wiper blade
XSlide catch ;downwards in the direction of
the arrow until you can feel and hear it
engage.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
XRemove protective film ?from the service
indicator on the tip of the wiper blades.
Rear window wiper
Tailgate
XFold wiper arm :awa yfrom the rear window
until you hear it engage.
XHold wiper arm :and pul lwiper blade ;in
the direction of the arrow awa yfrom the wiper
arm.
XPlace new wiper blade ;onto wiper arm :.
XHold wiper arm:and push wiper blade ;in
the opposite direction to the arrow until it
engages.
XMake sure that wiper blade ;is in the cor-
rect position.
XFold wiper arm :back onto the rear window.
Rear doors
Rea rwindow wipers (example: left rear door)
XFold wiper arm =awa yfrom the rear window.
XPress both retaining clips ;together in the
direction of the arrow and swing wiper
blade :awa yfrom wiper arm =.
XPullwiper blade :up and out of the retainer
on wiper arm =.
XSlide new wiper blade :into the retainer on
wiper arm =.
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XPress new wiper blade:ontow iper arm =
until you hear retainin gclips ;engage.
XFold wiper arm =back ont othe rear window.
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Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The windshield wiper
jams.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper
movement.The wiper motor has switched off.
XStop the vehicle as soon as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch on the windshield wipers again.
The windshield wiper
does not move at all.There isamalfunction in the windshield wiper drive.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at aqualified specialist work-
shop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
center of the wind-
shield/rear window.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles checked at aqualified specialist workshop.
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Clearing condensation from thewin-
dows
Windows fogged up on th einside
Air-conditioning system
You should only selectt hiss ettin guntil th ewin-
dows are clear again.
XSwitch on th erear window defroste rifnec-
essary (Ypage 115).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 110).
XSwitch off air-recirculation mode
(Ypage 115).
XTurn temperatur econtrol :clockwise to a
higher temperatur eand air flow control Ato
ab lower speedb etween3and 6
(
Ypage 108).
XIf possible, only selectt he¯ settingofthe
air distribution (Ypage 113).
Only th eindicator lamp in the ¯button
lightsu p.
XSwitch on th ecoolingw ithair dehumidifica-
tio nfunction (Ypage 111).
XIf th ewindows still fog up, set th eclimate
control functionsasd escribedfor defrosting
of th ewindshield (
Ypage 114).
Automatic climat econtrol
You should only selectt hiss ettin guntil th ewin-
dows are clear again.
XSwitch on th erear window defroste rifnec-
essary (Ypage 115).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 110).
XSwitch off air-recirculation mode
(Ypage 115).
XSwitch on th ecoolingw ithair dehumidifica-
tio nfunction (Ypage 111).
XSwitch on automatic mod e(Ypage 112).
XIf thewindows continue to fog up, switch on
th ew indshield defrostin gfunction
(
Ypage 114).
Windows fogged up on th eoutside
You should only selectt hiss ettin guntil the
windshield is clear again.
XSwitch on th ewindshield wipers
(Ypage 101).
XSwitch on climate control (Ypage 110).
XIn warm and damp weather,don otallow cold
air to flow onto th ewindows. Close th eside
air vents if required (
Ypage 116).
Switching th erearw indow defroster
on/off
General notes
The rear window defroste rconsume salot of
power.Y ou should therefor eswitch off th erear
window defroste rassoon as th erear window is
clear.
XTurn th ekeyto position 2in th eignition lock.
XPress the ¤buttonont hecontrol panel.
If th eindicator lamp in the ¤buttonlights
up, th erear window defroste risswitched on.
The rear window defroste rswitches off auto-
maticall yafter afew minutes.
Problemsw ith therearw indow
defroster
The rear window defroste rhas switched off pre-
maturely or canno tbeactivated.
The vehicle starter battery is no tsufficiently
charged.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g .reading lamps ,interiorl ighting
or seat heating.
When th ebattery is sufficiently charged, the
rear window defroste rcan be activated again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
Important safety notes
You can deactivate th eintake of fresh air if
unpleasanto dorsenterthev ehicle from out-
side. The air inside th evehicle will only be cir-
culated.
When you switch on air-recirculation mode, the
side windows and windows coul dfog up more
quickly, in particular at low outside tempera-
tures. Only switch on air-recirculation mod efor
as hort time.
Operatin gthe climatec ontrol system115
Climate control

Opens the hood
GWARNING
Openingt he hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is afire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other servicep roducts. There isarisk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is afire in the
engin ecompartment ,keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
GWARNING
Certain component sinthe engine compart-
ment ,such as the engine ,radiator and parts
of the exhaust system, can become very hot.
Workin ginthe engine compartment poses a
risk of injury.
Where possible, let the engine cool down and touch only the component sdescribed in the
following.
!Make sure that the windshield wipers are
not folded away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the windshield wip-
ers or the hood.
Observe the safety notes when you open the
hood.
XStop your vehicle as far away from traffic as
possible on level ground.
XSwitc hoff the engine.
XSecure the vehicle to preventitf rom rolling
away (Ypage 132).
XPull release handle :on the hood.
The hood is released.
XReach into the gap and push lever ;on the
hood catc htothe left.
XRaise the hood and hold it in that position.
XPull support strut ?out of retainer =and
guide it up in the direction of the arrow.
XLower the hood in such away that support
strut ?glides into recess Aand the hood
engages.
Closing the hood
GWARNING
Cloths or other flammable materials left in the
engin ecompartment can ignite if they come
into contact with the exhaust system or parts
of the engin ethat heat up. There is arisk of
fire. After carrying out maintenanc ework,
make sure that no extraneous flammable
material is left in the engin ecompartment or
on the exhaust system.
GWARNING
Openingt he hood when the engin eisover-
heated or when there is afire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
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