2008 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 369

Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the windows and the wiper blades Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only): Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 1 ( page 84). Turn combination switch to wiper setting u ( page 117). Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button repeatedly until windshield wipers start. Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button when the wiper arms are in a vertical position. Cleaning Warning! ! The windshield wipers must be in a vertical position before folding them away from the windshield. They could otherwise damage the hood. Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward. G Make sure the hood is fully closed. Placing wiper arms in vertical position Vehicles with SmartKey: Turn SmartKey in starter switch position 1. Turn combination switch to wiper setting u ( page 117). With wiper arm in vertical position, turn the SmartKey in starter switch to position 0. For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only): Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0) before cleaning the windshield and/or the wiper blades. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury. Fold the wiper arms forward until they snap into place. ! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution. Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild window cleaning solution on all outside and inside glass surfaces. An automotive glass cleaner is recommended. 368