2002 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 108
2002 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Windshield wiper/washer switch Optional rain sensor: (Canada: standard on ML 500; USA: standard on ML 55 AMG) One initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by a rain sensor monitoring wetness of windshield.) Notes: With vehicle at a standstill, a front door open and the key in steering lock position 2 there will be no operation of windshield wipers in intermittent setting. With the intermittent wiping on, turn the electronic key in steering lock from position 1 to position 2 and keep the key in that position for longer than 2 seconds and the wipe interval will be set to approx. 5 seconds. Optional rain sensor: Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or when cleaning the windshield. Wipers will operate in presence of water spray at windshield, and wipers may be damaged as a result. 1 At speeds of approximately 105 mph (170 km/h) the wiper switches automatically to continuous wiping. (Always obey local speed limits.) Move stalk briefly up for single wipe without adding washer fluid (use only when windshield is wet). Pull stalk toward steering wheel and hold to activate wiper and washer. Wiper off Move stalk down for: Intermittent wiping (Interval is vehicle speed dependent1). Windshield wiper/washer Instruments and controls Operation Driving 105 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index
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