Warranty.............................................. 24
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 187
Weather display (COMAND)
see als oDigita lOperator's Man-
ua l.................................................. 198
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires. .............................................. 273
Wheel bol ttightening torque ........... 272
Wheels
Changing awheel .......................... 269
Checking ........................................ 251
Cleaning ......................................... 233
Important safety notes .................. 251
Informatio nondriving .................... 251
Interchanging/changing ................ 269
Mounting anew wheel ...................2 72
Mounting awheel .......................... 270
Removing awheel .......................... 272
Snow chains .................................. 253
Storing ...........................................2 70
Tightening torque. .......................... 272
Wheels ize/tire size ....................... 273
Windowc urtain air bag
Display message ............................ 174
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ........................................ 99
Windshiel dheating .............................9 9
Windshield washe rfluid
see Windshieldw asher system
Windshield washe rsystem
Adding washer flui d....................... 229
Notes. ............................................ 280
Windshiel dwipers
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Rear window wipe r.......................... 93
Replacing the wipe rblade s.............. 93
Switching on/off. ............................. 92
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 252
Slippery roads urfaces ................... 126
Snow chains .................................. 253
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 252
Radiato rcover. .............................. 226 Summer tire
s................................. 253
Winter tires
M+S tire s....................................... 253
Wipe rblades
Cleaning ......................................... 234
Important safety notes .................... 93
Replacing ......................................... 93
Wo
oden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 236
Index21
XTurn bulb=counter-clockwise, applying
slight pressure, and pull it out of the bulb
holder.
XInsert the new bulb into the bulb holder and,
applying slight pressure, turn it clockwise
until it engages.
XInstall lens ;.
XTighten screws :.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
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-
lected on the windshield/rear window can
scratc hthe glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield/rear window is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, alwaysu se
washer fluid when operating the windshield
wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on the
windshield/rear window after the vehicle has
been washed in an automatic car wash, this
may be due to wax or other residue. Clean the
windshield/rear window with washer fluid
after an automatic car wash.
!Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to
optical influences and the windshield becom-
ing dirty in dry weather conditions, the wind-
shield wipers may be activated inadvertently.
This could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratc hthe windshield.
For this reason, you should alwayss witch off
the windshield wipers in dry weather.
1$ Windshield wipers off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, normal
3ÅIntermittent wipe, frequent
4°Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe
î Wipes with washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically according
to the intensity of the rain. In the Åposition,
the rain sensor is more sensitiv ethan in the
Ä position, causing the windshield wiper to
wipe more frequently.
Intermittent wiping is interrupted if you stop the vehicle and open afront door. This protects
people getting into and out of the vehicle from
being sprayed with water.
Intermittent wiping continues when all doors are
closed and:
Ryou shift the automatic transmission to drive
position Dor reverse gear R
or
Ryou change the wiper setting on the combi-
nation switch
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Switching the rear window wiper on/
off
:èSwitch
2bWipes with washer fluid
3ISwitches on intermittent wiping
40 Switches off intermittent wiping
5b Wipes with washer fluid
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or2 in the
ignition lock.
XTurn switch :on the combination switch to
the correspondingp osition.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
the icon appears in the instrumentc luster.
The rear window wiper comes on automatically
if you shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion kwhile the windshield wipers are on.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers 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 windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
!Never open the hood if awindshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield. Never fold
awindshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield/rear
window.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windshield wiper arm without awiper blade
and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield
may be damaged by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at aqualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Removing the wiper blades
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XFold wiper arm :away from the windshield
until it engages.
XPosition wiper blade ;horizontally.
XPress locking spring ?.
XSlide wiper blade;with hinge piece =from
wiper arm :.
Installing the wiper blade
XSlide wiper arm :into new wiper blade ;
with hinge piece =.
XEngage spring clip ?into the end of the wiper
arm.
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Z
XMake sure that wiper blade;is seated cor-
rectly.
XFold wiper arm :back onto the windshield.
Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
The windshield wipers
are jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, are obstructingw indshield wiper move-
ment. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
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 windshield.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles adjusted at aqualified specialist workshop.
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Lights and windshield wipers