2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 62

Getting started Driving After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. Wiping with windshield washer fluid Press the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 ( page 59) past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid. Rear window wiper/washer The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a front door is opened. This protects persons getting into or out of the vehicle from being sprayed. Intermittent wiping will be continued when all doors are closed and the automatic transmission is set to position D or R or the wiper setting is changed using the combination switch i 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. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page 362). Combination switch Single wipe Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 1 ( page 59) to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. 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 61