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Maintenance - Edition 01.2019
Washer spray jet: checking settings
Jet adjustment dimensions for the right-hand headlight (left-hand
mirror image).
– Switch dipped beam on.
– Operate windscreen washer system.
The headlights are washed if the windscreen wiper lever is held
in “wipe position” for at least 1.5 seconds.
The washer jet must spray to centre of headlights, see -B- and
-C-.
If spray pattern deviates from specifications, carry out repair
measures.
4.46.4
Wiper blades: checking park position
Procedure
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Windscreen wiper system;
Adjusting windscreen wiper arms
Note
♦ Adjusting the wiper blades is a repair measure.
♦ The repair measure is carried out subject to a separate charge.
4.46.5
Rear window wiper blade: checking park
position
Procedure
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 92 ; Rear window wiper system;
Adjusting wiper arm
Note
♦ Adjusting the wiper blades is a repair measure.
♦ The repair measure is carried out subject to a separate charge.
4.47
Wiper blade protection: removing
Note
There are 3 different versions of wiper blade protection:
Version 1: wiper blade with protective strip and 2 securing clips
♦ Identification, protective strip with two securing clips
-arrows 1 + 2-
Wiper blade protection, version 1: removing ⇒ page 132
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Version 2: wiper blade with slide-on protective strip
♦ Identification, blade protector -arrow- is slid on wiper blade
Wiper blade protection, version 2: removing ⇒ page 133
Version 3: transport wiper blade
♦ Identification: the transport wiper blade is fitted without wind
deflector and must be replaced by the standard wiper blade.
Wiper blade protection, version 3: removing “transport wiper
blade” ⇒ page 133
4.47.1
Wiper blade protection, version 1: re‐
moving
– Switch ignition on and off briefly with bonnet closed.
– When engine is switched off, move wiper lever down to touch-
wipe function within 10 seconds.
The wiper blades move to the service position.
– Lift the wiper arm away from windscreen.
Caution
When doing this, do not touch the wiper blade to prevent dam‐
age.
– Remove upper securing clip upwards and lower securing clip
downwards -arrows-.
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– Pull protective strip off wiper blade from bottom to top, as
shown in illustration.
– Carefully place wiper arm back onto windscreen.
– Switch ignition on and briefly press the wiper lever to move the
wipers back to park position. Switch ignition off again.
4.47.2
Wiper blade protection, version 2: re‐
moving
– Switch ignition on and off briefly with bonnet closed.
– When engine is switched off, move wiper lever down to touch-
wipe function within 10 seconds.
The wiper blades move to the service position.
– Lift the wiper arm away from windscreen.
Caution
When doing this, do not touch the wiper blade to prevent dam‐
age.
– Pull protective strip off wiper blade upwards, as shown in il‐
lustration.
– Carefully place wiper arm back onto windscreen.
– Switch ignition on and briefly press the wiper lever to move the
wipers back to park position. Switch ignition off again.
4.47.3
Wiper blade protection, version 3: re‐
moving “transport wiper blade”
– Switch ignition on and off briefly with bonnet closed.
– When engine is switched off, move wiper lever down to touch-
wipe function within 10 seconds.
The wiper blades move to the service position.
– Lift the wiper arm away from windscreen.
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– Depending on type, turn wiper blade with lip upwards and pull
it off. Or detach the wiper blade at the hinged point -3- by
pressing the locking element -1- in the holder -2- and pulling
out the wiper blade.
– Slide the standard wiper blade into mounting and ensure that
it audibly engages.
Caution
When doing this, do not touch the wiper blade to prevent dam‐
age.
– Carefully place wiper arm back onto windscreen.
– Switch ignition on and briefly press the wiper lever to move the
wipers back to park position. Switch ignition off again.
4.48
Headlight adjustment: checking halogen
headlights
Note
♦ Additional weights are no longer used.
♦ Instead, a different inclination setting on the headlight adjust‐
ment unit is used.
♦ If the maintenance tables are used, the settings are displayed
in the vehicle-specific maintenance list as of model year 2014.
♦ In the US, Canadian and Mexican markets SAE-compliant
headlights are used.
♦ As of model year 2014 the headlight adjustment is subject to
a separate charge.
Test and adjustment conditions ⇒ page 134
Check headlight adjustment (ECE). ⇒ page 134
Check headlight adjustment (SAE). ⇒ page 135
Halogen headlights: adjusting ⇒ page 137 .
4.48.1
Test and adjustment conditions
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Tyre pressure OK
Lenses must not be damaged or dirty.
Reflectors and bulbs OK.
The vehicle must be rolled forward and backward several me‐
tres or front and rear springs must be bounced fully several
times so that springs settle.
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Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be on a level surface.
Vehicle and headlight adjuster must be aligned.
Inclination must be set.
Refer to the ⇒ operating instructions for headlight adjustment
units .
4.48.2
Headlight adjustment (ECE): adjusting
Special tools and workshop equipment required
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