Mercedes-Benz 2004 ML 500 - Manual (Page 50)

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Getting started
Driving
Switching on windshield wipers
̈ Make sure the ignition is switched on.
̈ Turn the wiper switch to the desired po-
sition 1, 2 or 3, depending on the
intensity of the rain.
Single wipe
̈ Press wiper switch briefly in the direc-
tion of arrow 2.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
̈ Pull and hold wiper switch in direction
of arrow 4.
The windshield wiper operates with
washer fluid.
Information on filling up the washer reser-
voir can be found in the “Operation” sec-
tion (
୴ page 224).
!
Vehicles with rain sensor*:
Do not leave windshield wipers in inter-
mittent setting when the vehicle is tak-
en to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Wipers will oper-
ate in the presence of water sprayed on
the windshield, and wipers may be
damaged as a result.
The switch should not be left in inter-
mittent setting as the wipers will wipe
the windshield once every time the en-
gine is started. Dust that accumulates
on the windshield might scratch the
glass and/or damage the wiper blades
when wiping occurs on a dry wind-
shield.
!
If anything blocks the windshield wip-
ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off
immediately.
ț For safety reasons, withdraw key
from steering lock before attempt-
ing to remove any blockage.
ț Remove blockage.
ț Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in switch position 1,
ț set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed
ț have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center