Procedures

Windshield Wipers, Bringing into Service Position

Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] Service Precautions.

• If windshield wiper motor should run during procedure, hood must be completely closed. Otherwise, voltage supply to wiper motor is interrupted.

- If there is a chance of freezing, ensure wiper blades are not frozen.

- Switch on ignition.

- Activate the menu item windshield wipers on in the MMI system => Owner's Manual.

• The windshield wipers run into service position.

- Turn off the ignition.

CAUTION!
Risk of damaging the hood by running the wipers back in basic position.

• Do not drive a vehicle with windshield wiper arms folded up.

• The windshield wipers automatically go back into their rest position when the wiper switch is activated or when driving faster than 6 km/h.