2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 63

Getting started Driving Deactivating intermittent wipe Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to position 4 ( page 61). Indicator 6 for the rear window wiper is cleared from the lower multifunction display, indicating that the rear window wiper is deactivated. Wiping with windshield washer fluid Turn and hold rear window wiper switch 1 in position 2 or 5 ( page 61) until the rear window is clean. The rear window wiper operates with washer fluid. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system*" ( page 362). Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires An ignition cable may be damaged (gasoline engine only). The engine electronics may not be operating properly. Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it (gasoline engine only). Give very little gas. Have the problem repaired by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible. 6 Rear window wiper indicator Switch on the ignition ( page 39). i The rear window wiper engages automatically when the automatic transmission is shifted to position R with the windshield wipers switched on. Activating intermittent wipe Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to position 3. In the lower multifunction display you will see indicator 6, indicating that the rear window wiper is activated. 62