wiper fluid MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS ESTATE 2014 Owners Manual

Hybrid system ................................ 364
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 220
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 227
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 223
Overview .......................................... 35
Parking brake ................................ 361
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 46
RBS (Recuperative Brake Sys-
tem) ............................................... 364
Reserve fuel ................................... 362
Seat belt ........................................ 353
SRS ................................................ 285
Steering ......................................... 367
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 366
Warning triangle ................................ 410
Warnings
Stickers ........................................... 42
Washer fluid
Display messag e............................ 351
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 447
Wheel chock ...................................... 443
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 441
Changing/replacing ....................... 442
Checking ........................................ 433
Cleaning ......................................... 403
Emergency spare wheel ................. 463
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 446
Fitting a wheel ............................... 442
Important safety notes .................. 432
Removing a whee l.......................... 446
Storing ........................................... 442
Tightening torque ........................... 447
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 448
Windowbag
Display message ............................ 328
Operation ......................................... 53
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 403
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 166
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Notes ............................................. 477 Topping up ..................................... 398
Windscreen wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 150
Rear window wipe r........................ 147
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 147
Switching on/of f........................... 146
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 434
Radiator cover ............................... 396
Slippery road surfaces ................... 219
Snow chains .................................. 435
Summer tyres ................................ 434
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 315
M+S tyres ...................................... 434
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 404
Important safety notes .................. 147
Replacing ....................................... 147
Replacing (on the rear window )..... 149
Replacing (windscreen) .................. 147
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 407
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Index
23

parts placed to one side: 2 clips
;in the
upper part of handle =and 4 clips Ain
trim B.
X If not, remove the missing metal clips from
the metal openings in the tailgate and
insert them in the appropriate places.
X Take trim Band connect plug connector
C to the surround lighting.
i The surround lighting only illuminates
when the tailgate has been shut and reop-
ened.
X Vehicles with EASY-PACK tailgate: insert
the connector for the operating switch.
X Vehicles with electrical fold-out trailer
hitch: insert the connector for the operat-
ing switch.
X Position trim Band engage it in place by
tapping it with your hand, starting from the outside.
X Clip in the lower section of handle :again.
X Insert and engage the upper section of han-
dle =into lower section :.Windscreen wipers
Switching the windscreen wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windscreen wipers
when the windscreen is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windscreen can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windscreen is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the wind-
screen wipers in dry weather conditions,
always operate them using washer fluid.
! If the windscreen wipers leave smears on
the windscreen after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, this may
be due to wax or other residue. Clean the
windscreen with washer fluid after an auto- matic car wash. !
Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windscreen
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windscreen wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could damage the wind- screen wiper blades or scratch the wind-
screen.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windscreen wipers in dry weather. 1
$ Windscreen wipers off
2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
3 Å Intermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4 ° Continuous wipe, slow
5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast
B í Single wipe/ îto wipe the wind-
screen using washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 185).
X Turn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
Vehicles with a rain sensor: in theÄor
Å position, the appropriate wiping fre-
quency is automatically set according to the
intensity of the rain. In the Åposition, the
rain sensor is more sensitive than in the Ä
position, causing the windscreen wipers to
wipe more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windscreen
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions. 146
Windscreen wipersLights and windscreen wipers

Switching the rear window wiper on/
off Combination switch
:
è Switch
2 ô Wipes with washer fluid
3 ISwitches on intermittent wiping
4 0Switches off intermittent wiping
5 ô Wipes with washer fluid
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 185).
X Turn switch :on the combination switch
to the corresponding position.
When the rear window wiper is switched on,
a symbol appears in the assistance graphic
in the instrument cluster. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
! Never open the bonnet/tailgate if a wiper
arm is folded away from the windscreen/
rear window.
Never fold a windscreen wiper arm without a wiper blade back onto the windscreen/
rear window. Hold the windscreen wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the wiper arm without a wiper blade and it
falls onto the windscreen/rear window, the windscreen/rear window may be damaged
by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! To avoid damaging the windscreen wiper
blades, make sure that you touch only the
wiper arm of the windscreen wiper.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades Moving the wiper blades to the vertical
position
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 185).
X Set the windscreen wipers to position
°.
X When the wiper arms have reached the ver-
tical position, turn the key to position 0and
remove it from the ignition lock.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
screen.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X Set the windscreen wipers to position
°.
X Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
until the windscreen wipers start.
X When the wiper arms have reached the ver-
tical position, press the Start/Stop button.
X Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
screen. Windscreen wipers
147Lights and windscreen wipers Z

Problems with the windscreen wipers
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The windscreen wipers
are jammed. Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windscreen
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
or
X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the
driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windscreen wipers back on. The windscreen wipers
fail completely. The windscreen wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. The windscreen washer
fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits
the centre of the wind-
screen. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 150
Windscreen wipersLights and windscreen wipers

X
Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards.
X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resins,
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
Care and treatment of matt paintwork !
Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing makes the paintwork
shiny.
! The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matt
effect:
R Vigorous rubbing with unsuitable mate-
rials.
R Frequent use of car washes.
R Washing the vehicle in direct sunlight.
! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol-
ishing products, or gloss preserver, e.g.
wax. These products are only suitable for
high-gloss surfaces. Their use on vehicles
with matt finish leads to considerable sur-
face damage (shiny, spotted areas).
Always have paintwork repairs carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
! Do not use wash programs with a hot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
Observe these notes if your vehicle has a
clear matt finish. This will help you to avoid
damage to the paintwork due to incorrect
treatment.
These notes also apply to light-alloy wheels
with a clear matt finish.
The vehicle should preferably be washed by
hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of water.
Use only insect remover and car shampoo
from the range of approved Mercedes-Benz
care products. Cleaning vehicle parts
Cleaning the wheels G
WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind- ers) can cause damage not visible from the
outside to tyres or chassis components. Com-
ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam- aged tyres or chassis components replaced
immediately.
! Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
! Do not park up the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked up.
Cleaning the windows G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
when cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, you could become trapped. There is a danger of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windscreen orwiper blades.
! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol- vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do
not touch the insides of the windows with
hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or ring.
There is otherwise a risk of damaging the
windows. Care
403Maintenance and care Z