How to Adjust the Automatic Wipers on a Mercedes-Benz?
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Mercedes-Benz wiper lever is located on the outermost side of the turn signal stalk, with a windshield washer button at its tip. There are five positions: wiper off, slow auto-sensing, fast auto-sensing, manual slow wiper, and manual fast wiper. Rotate the lever to the auto-sensing position, and the car's sensors will automatically activate the wipers based on external rainfall.
The automatic wipers on a Mercedes are actually quite hassle-free, and I rely on this feature for my daily commute. You see the stalk on the right side of the steering wheel? Push it all the way up to the top for the AUTO setting. There’s a small 'A' icon marking this position. A rain sensor is hidden near the rearview mirror on the windshield, which automatically scans for raindrops on the glass. If the wipers are too fast or too slow, just twist the small knob at the end of the stalk—like adjusting the volume—toward the plus sign to increase sensitivity, making the wipers activate even in light drizzles. A crucial tip is to turn off the auto start-stop feature; otherwise, when the engine shuts off at a red light, the wipers will stop too, suddenly blurring your vision, which is dangerous. If the sensor is slow to react during heavy rain, simply push the stalk down one notch to switch to high-speed manual mode—safety is the top priority when driving in the rain.
