Windshield Wipers - Mercedes-Benz SL SERIES Operator's Manual

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.
! Always position the windshield wiper
arms vertically before folding them away
from the windshield. By doing so, you will
avoid damage to the hood.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Moving the wiper arm to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Set the windshield wiper to position °.
X

Windshield wipers

When the wiper arms have reached the ver-
X
tical position, turn the SmartKey to position
0 and remove it from the ignition lock.
Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
X
shield until it engages.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X
Set the windshield wiper to the ° posi-
X
tion.
Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
X
until the windshield wiper starts.
When the wiper arms have reached a ver-
X
tical position, press the Start/Stop button.
Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
X
shield until it engages.
Removing a wiper blade
To bring the wiper blade into position to
X
be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly with
one hand. With the other hand, turn the
wiper blade in the direction of arrow =
beyond the point of resistance.
The wiper blade engages in the removal
position with an audible click.
To remove a wiper blade: firmly press
X
release knob ; and pull the wiper blade
upwards :.
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