Driver's Handbook

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Wipers (replacing blades)
WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES
Replacing windscreen wiper
blades 1
Lift wiper arm 2;
move blade 1 into a horizontal posi-
tion;
slide blade 1 until catch 3 on the
wiper arm is released.
Refitting
To refit the wiper blade, proceed in the
reverse order to removal. Make sure
that the blade is correctly locked in po-
sition.
Windscreen washer jets
These can be adjusted using a tool
such as a flat-blade screwdriver.
Rear screen wiper blade 4
Lift wiper arm 5 as far as it will go;
pivot blade 4 until it is removed from
its hinge.
Refitting
To refit the wiper blade, clip the blade
onto its hinge. Make sure that the blade
is correctly locked in position.
In frosty weather, make
sure that the wiper blades
are not stuck by ice (risk of
motor overheating).
Check the condition of the wiper
blades. Replace the wiper blades
as soon as they begin to lose ef-
ficiency (approximately once a
year).
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