Getting started
Driving
If the windshield wipers fail to function at all in
combination switch position U or V,
Intermittent wiping
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Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on
a windshield might scratch the glass and/or
damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on
a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the
windshield wipers in dry weather conditions,
always operate the windshield wipers with
windshield washer fluid (୴ page 61).
Only switch on intermittent wiping under
wet weather conditions or in the presence
of precipitation.
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set the combination switch to the next
higher wiper speed
have the windshield wipers checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center
When you select intermittent wiping, the
rain sensor is activated. The rain sensor
automatically sets a suitable wiping
interval depending on the wetness of the
sensor surface.
Switching on windshield wipers
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If anything blocks the windshield wipers
leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off
immediately.
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Turn the combination switch to the
desired position depending on the
intensity of the rain.
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Do not leave windshield wipers on an
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For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe
location and
intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken
to an automatic car wash or during windshield
cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the
presence of water sprayed on the windshield,
and windshield wipers may be damaged as a
result.
M Windshield wipers off
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remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch
U Slow intermittent wiping
Rain sensor operation with low
sensitivity.
or
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turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and
open the driver’s door (with the driver’s
door open, starter switch is in
! If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on
the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects
may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an
undesired fashion. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the wind-
shield. You should therefore switch off the wind-
shield wipers when weather conditions are dry.
V Fast intermittent wiping
Rain sensor operation with high
sensitivity.
position 0, same as with SmartKey
removed from starter switch)
u Slow continuous wiping
t Fast continuous wiping
before attempting to remove any blockage.
Remove blockage.
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Turn the combination switch to
Turn the windshield wipers on again.
position U or V.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz V251, Mercedes-Benz R320 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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