If the w ipers become frozen on to the gla ss,
we recomm end that they be released w ith
the a id of Va ux ha ll De-icer Spray .
Sm earing w ip er b la des ca n be clea ned w ith
a soft cloth and Vaux hall Windsreen Wash
Solvent.
Wiper b la des whose lips have become
hardened, cracked or c ov ered with silicone
must be replaced. This may be necessary
as a result of the effects of ice, tha wing salt
or heat, or the incorrect use of cleaning
agents.
Switch off windscreen wipers or automatic
wiper sy stem with rain sensor 3 in car
washes, see pages 16, 210.
So as to ensure prop er operation of the rain
sensor 3, the sensor field must be free from
dust and dirt and the w indscreen wash
sy stem must be operated at regular
intervals. Vehicles with rain sensor 3 can be
identified by the sensor field near the top of
the windscreen.
Lift wiper arm. Move release lever and
detach wiper blade.
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