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  • Saloon
  • 04/2021
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Topping up the windscreen washer system
WARNING Risk of fire and injury from windscreen washer concentrate

Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable.

Avoid fire, naked flames, smoking and the creation of sparks when using windscreen washer concentrate.
Requirements:

  • The vehicle is unlocked.

Press on the back area of washer fluid flap .

Washer fluid flap will open.

Top up the washer fluid.
Washer fluid flap will close.
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Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the windscreen wipers are switched on while wiper blades are being replaced

If the windscreen wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm.

Always switch off the windscreen wipers and vehicle before changing the wiper blades.
Moving the wiper arms into the replacement position
Switch the vehicle on and then off again immediately.
Within around 15 seconds, press and hold the button on the combination switch for approximately three seconds More.

The wiper arms will move into the replacement position.

Removing the wiper blades
Fold the wiper arms away from the windscreen.
Hold the wiper arm with one hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper blade away from the wiper arm in the direction of arrow as far as it will go.
Press release knob .
Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm in the direction of arrow .
Fitting the wiper blades
Push the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm in the direction of arrow until release knob engages.
Make sure that the wiper blade is seated correctly.
Fold the wiper arms back onto the windscreen.
Switch on the vehicle.
Press the button on the combination switch.

The wiper arms will return to the original position.

Switch off the vehicle.

Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly and replace them in the event of visible damage or ongoing smearing.

Maintenance display

There is a maintenance display at the tip of the newly mounted wiper blade.

Remove protective film from the maintenance display.

When the colour of the maintenance display changes from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be replaced.

Information on washing the vehicle in a car wash
WARNING Risk of an accident due to reduced braking power after washing the vehicle

Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle.

After the vehicle has been washed, brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions until braking power has been fully restored.
NOTE Damage from automatic braking
If one of the following functions is switched on, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain situations:

  • Active Brake Assist

  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC

  • HOLD function

  • Active Parking Assist

To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate these systems in the following or similar situations:

during towing
in a car wash
NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car wash
Before driving into a car wash make sure that the car wash is suitable for the vehicle dimensions.
Ensure there is sufficient ground clearance between the underbody and the guide rails of the car wash.
Ensure that the clearance width of the car wash, in particular the width of the guide rails, is sufficient.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car wash, ensure the following beforehand:

  • Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactivated.

  • The HOLD function is switched off.

  • The 360° Camera or the reversing camera is switched off.

  • The vehicle is locked and the door handles retracted.

  • The side windows and sliding sunroof are completely closed.

  • The blower for the ventilation and heating is switched off.

  • The windscreen wiper switch is in position .

  • The key is at a minimum distance of 6 m away from the vehicle. Otherwise the tailgate or a door could open unintentionally.

  • For car washes with a conveyor system:

    • Neutral is engaged.

    • The vehicle is locked from inside.

  • Do not make any hand movements in the area of the overhead control panel or deactivate More the Sliding sunroof and roller sunblind option in the settings for the MBUX interior assistant.

If, after the car wash, you remove the wax from the windscreen and wiper rubbers, this will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.

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