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Rear window wiper
The windscreen wiper lever operates the windscreen wiper
and the wash and wipe system for the rear window.
Fig. 84 Windscreen wip-
er and windscreen wash
lever: rear window wiper
Switching on the interval wipe
– Press the lever forwards to position
6
⇒ fig. 84
. The wiper will
wipe the window approximately every 6 seconds.
Switching off the interval wipe function
– Pull the lever back from position
6
towards the steering wheel.
The wiper will continue to function for a short period if you
switch off whilst the wipers are in motion.
Switching on the windscreen wiper and washer system
– Press the lever fully forwards to position
7
⇒ fig. 84
. The wash
function will start immediately and the wiper will start with a
slight delay. The windscreen wash system will function as long
as you hold the lever in this position.
– Release the lever. The wiper then wipes for approximately 4 sec-
onds, and then in intervals again.
– Release the lever. The washer
system stops and the wipers
function.
WARNING
●
A worn or dirty wiper blade will obstruct visibility and reduce safety.
●
Always note the corresponding warnings on
⇒
page 227, Changing
the front windscreen wiper blades.
CAUTION
In icy conditions, always check that the wiper blade is not frozen to the
glass before using the wiper for the first time. If you switch on the wiper
when the wiper blade is frozen to the glass, this could damage both the
wiper blade and the wiper motor.
Note
● The windscreen wiper will only function when
the ignition is switched on
and the tailgate is closed.
● In reverse gear, with the windscreen wipers switched on, the rear wind-
screen wiper will make one wipe.
Headlight washer system*
The headlight washers clean the headlight lenses.
The headlight washers are activated automatically when the windscreen
washer is used and the windscreen wiper lever is pulled towards the steer-
ing wheel for at least 1.5 seconds – provided the dipped beam headlights
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or main beams are switched on. Clean off stubborn dirt (insects, etc.) from
the headlights at regular
intervals, for instance when filling the fuel tank.
Note
● To ensure that the headlight washers work properly in winter, keep the
nozzle holders in the bumper free of snow and remove any ice with a de-icer
spray.
● To remove water, the windscreen wipers will be activated from time to
time, the headlight wipers will be activated every three cycles.
Rear-view mirrors
Interior mirror
It is dangerous to drive if you cannot see clearly through the
rear window.
Manual anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
In
the basic mirror position, the lever at the bottom edge of the mirror
should be at the front. Pull the lever to the back to select the anti-dazzle
function.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror*
The automatic anti-dazzle function can be switched on and
off as desired.
Fig. 85 Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror.
Switching off the anti-dazzle function
– Press button
A
⇒ fig. 85
. Indicator lamp
B
goes off.
Switching on the anti-dazzle function
– Press button
A
⇒ fig. 85
. Warning lamp is lit.
Anti-dazzle function
The anti-dazzle function is activated every time the ignition is switched on.
The green indicator lamp lights up in the mirror housing.
When the anti-dazzle function is enabled, the interior mirror will darken
au-
tomatically according to the amount of light it receives. The anti-dazzle
function is cancelled if reverse gear is engaged.
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Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
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Note
● The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun
blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects pre-
venting light from reaching the rear view mirror.
● If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in
front of the sensors. Doing so could prevent the
anti-dazzle function from
working well or even from working at all.
Exterior mirrors
The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob
in the centre console.
Fig. 86 Controls of exte-
rior mirrors
Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob
⇒ fig. 86
to position
L (
left exterior mirror).
2. Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a
good view to the rear of the vehicle.
3. Turn knob to position
R (
right exterior mirror).
4. Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a
good view
to the rear of the vehicle
⇒ .
Heating the exterior mirrors*
– Turn the knob forwards to the central position
1
so that the
heated rear view mirrors warm up and the heated windscreen*
in the wiper blade rest area is activated
⇒ page 126.
– The exterior mirror heating is not activated in temperatures
above approximately 20°C.
Folding in exterior mirrors*
– Turn the control
⇒ fig. 86
to position to fold in the exterior
mirrors. You should always fold in the
exterior mirrors if you are
driving through an automatic car wash. This will help prevent
damage.
Folding exterior mirrors with convenience control*
– The exterior mirror will fold back automatically with conven-
ience closing (with the remote or the key).
– To unfold it again, open the door and switch on the ignition.
Folding exterior mirrors back out to the extended position*
– Turn the knob to another position to fold the exterior mirrors
back out
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