How to Enter the Wiper Maintenance Mode on a Mercedes-Benz?
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First, turn on the power of the Mercedes-Benz vehicle, then press and hold the brake pedal. While turning off the vehicle's power, pull the wiper lever down to the lowest position and hold it for three to five seconds. The wipers will then enter maintenance mode, allowing you to manually lift the wiper blades after exiting the vehicle.
I just researched this a few days ago when I replaced my own wiper blades. Activating Mercedes' maintenance mode is actually quite simple: First, turn off the engine and power, then within 10 seconds, hold the right-side control stalk on the steering wheel downward for about 2-3 seconds. The wipers will then lift up and lock into the service position. This makes replacing wiper blades much easier as they won't be blocked by the hood. Remember to restart the vehicle after replacement - just press the wiper switch and they'll automatically reset. The first time I tried it I was worried about damaging the car, but it's actually very safe. I practiced three times in my garage before succeeding. This design is really thoughtful - no need to forcibly bend the wiper arms like with older cars.