Windshield wipers, Switching the windshield wipers on/off, Lights and windshield wipers – Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL Class User Manual

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Brake lamp

X

Switch off the lights.

X

Open the cargo compartment.

X

Open the service flap (

Y

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X

Turn bulb holder : counter-clockwise and
remove it.

X

Take bulb out of bulb holder :.

X

Insert the new bulb into bulb holder :.

X

Insert bulb holder : into the lamp and turn
it clockwise.

X

Close the service flap (

Y

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Windshield wipers

Switching the windshield wipers on/

off

G

WARNING

The windshield will not longer be wiped
properly if the wiper blades are worn. This
could prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident.
Replace the wiper blades twice a year, ideally
in spring and fall.

!

Do not operate the windshield wipers

when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always

use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.

!

If the windshield wipers leave smears on

the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.

!

Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due

to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.

Combination switch
1

$ Windshield wipers off

2

Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)

3

Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)

4

° Continuous wipe, slow

5

¯ Continuous wipe, fast

B

í Single wipe

C

î To wipe with washer fluid

X

Switch on the ignition.

X

Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.

In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically

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Windshield wipers

Lights and windshield wipers

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