Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 59)

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Getting started
Driving
Single wipe
̈ Press the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow
1 ( ୴ page 56) to
the resistance point.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
̈ Push the combination switch in direc-
tion of arrow
1 ( ୴ page 56) past the
resistance point.
The windshield wipers operate with
washer fluid.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
୴ page 292).
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
ț An ignition cable may be damaged.
ț The engine electronics may not be
operating properly.
ț Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
̈ Give very little gas.
̈ Have the problem repaired by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above
248°F (120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
̈ Stop the vehicle in a safe location as
soon as possible and turn off the en-
gine. Allow engine and coolant to cool
off.
̈ Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
୴ page 290).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
̈ Do not start the engine under any
circumstances.
̈ Notify local fire and/or police authori-
ties.
If the extent of the damage cannot be
determined:
̈ Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the
ț major assemblies
ț fuel system
ț engine mount:
̈ Start the engine in the usual manner.
i To prevent smears on the windshield or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with wind-
shield washer fluid every now and then even
when it is raining.