Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed
Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
- For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or
- Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the driver's door.
- Remove the cause of the obstruction.
- Switch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
- Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
- Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
The spray nozzles are misaligned
The windshield washer fluid from the spray nozzles no longer hits the center of the windshield. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
- Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist workshop.
See also:
Fuel requirements
Gasoline engines
Use only premium-grade unleaded gasoline.
The octane number should be at least 91.
Details can be found on the gas pump. The
octane number is the average value of the
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WARNING
Although the applicable federal motor vehicle
safety laws consider a tire to be worn when
the tread wear indicators (TWI) become
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