Operation Manual

position, causing the windshield wiper to wipe
more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!
To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
!
Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X
Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
X
Press both release clips ;.
X
Fold wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow = away from wiper arm ?.
X
Remove wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow A.
Installing the wiper blades
X
Position new wiper blade : with recess B
on lug A.
X
Fold wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow = onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ; engage in bracket ?.
X
Make sure that wiper blade : is seated
correctly.
X
Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.
Windshield wipers
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Lights and windshield wipers
Z