Wiper, Moving Into Service Position

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NOTE:

If the windshield wiper motor is to be run during the work procedure, the hood must be closed, otherwise the voltage supply of the wiper motor will be interrupted.

-- Make sure the wiper blades are not frozen.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Activate the menu item Windshield Wipers "on" in the "MMI system", refer to the Owner's Manual.

The windshield wipers run into "Service position".

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

WARNING:

Danger of unintended engine ignition

Turn off the ignition and remove the ignition key from the vehicle interior for all work performed on the high voltage vehicle.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the hood by running the wipers back in basic position.

Do not drive a vehicle with windshield wiper arms folded up.
The windshield wipers automatically go back into their rest position when the wiper switch is activated or when driving faster than six km/h.