2011 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 119

Windshield wipers X 117 The left and right headlamp need to be adjusted individually. i If it is not possible to adjust the headlamps accurately, have the adjustment performed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Windshield wipers Important safety guidelines G Warning! Wiper blades are components that are subject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall. Otherwise the windows will not be wiped properly. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic conditions and could cause an accident. Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low13 3 Å Intermittent wipe, high14 4 ° Continuous wipe, slow 5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast B í Single wipe/ î To wipe the windshield using washer fluid X X Switch on the ignition. Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position. ! Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has collected on the windshield/rear window can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windshield/rear window is dry. 13 Rain 14 Rain ! Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due to optical influences and the windshield becoming dirty in dry weather conditions, the windshield wipers may be activated inadvertently. This could then damage the windshield wiper blades or scratch the windshield. For this reason, you should always switch off the windshield wipers in dry weather. In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate wiping frequency is set automatically according to the intensity of the rain. In sensor set to low sensitivity. sensor set to high sensitivity. Z Lights and windshield wipers Insert a suitable tool into the openings in the cover. The directions of arrow = and ? indicate the angle at which the tool needs to be inserted in order to reach the adjustment screws. X Turn both screws uniformly until the vertical setting corresponds to :. Turn the screws clockwise to adjust the headlamp upwards and counterclockwise to adjust it downwards. Gradation: RScrew at arrow =: 0.67˚ angle of inclination RScrew at arrow ?: 0.50˚ angle of inclination If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always use washer fluid when operating the windshield wipers. Switching the windshield wipers on/ off