Mercedes-Benz 2005 E -Class Wagon Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Good visibility
̄ Good visibility
For information on windshield wipers, see
“Windshield wipers” (
page 52).
Headlamp cleaning system*
The button is located on the left side of the
dashboard.
1 Headlamp washer button
̈ Switch on the ignition ( page 34).
̈ Press button 1.
The headlamps are cleaned with a
high-pressure water jet.
For more information on filling up the
washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer
system and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 306).
Rear view mirror
For more information on setting the rear
view mirrors, see “Mirrors” (
page 41).
Auto-dimming mirror
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side and
the interior rear view mirror will respond
automatically to glare when
ț the ignition is switched on, and
ț incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view mir-
ror
The rear view mirror will not react if
ț reverse gear is engaged
ț the interior lighting is turned on
Warning! G
The auto-dimming function does not react if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sen-
sors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror does not react,
for example, if the rear window sunshade is
in raised position.
Glare can endanger you and others.
Warning! G
In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte
may escape from the mirror housing if the
mirror glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
low the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.