Mercedes-Benz 2008 ML 350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Driving
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
̈ Press the combination switch in direc-
tion of arrow 1 past the resistance
point.
The windshield wipers operate with
washer fluid.
For information on cleaning the headlamps
with washer fluid, see “Headlamp cleaning
system*” (
page 199).
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield/rear window
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system*” (
page 346).
Rear window wiper/washer
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.
Combination switch
1 Rear window wiper switch
2 Wiping rear window with washer fluid
3 Intermittent wiping
4 Rear window wiper off
5 Wiping rear window with washer fluid
6 Rear window wiper indicator
̈ Switch on the ignition (page 40).
Activating intermittent wipe
̈ Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to
position 3 (
page 62).
In the lower multifunction display you
will see indicator 6, indicating that
the rear window wiper is activated.
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To prevent smears on the windshield or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with
windshield washer fluid every now and then even
when it is raining.
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The rear window wiper engages automatical-
ly when the automatic transmission is shifted to
position R with the windshield wipers switched
on.