Replacing The Wiper Blades; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe Operator's Manual

Windshield wipers
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according to the intensity of the rain. In
the Å position, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in the Ä position, causing
the windshield wipers 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
conditions. Replace the wiper blades twice a
year, ideally in spring and fall.

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
windshield.
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.
Replacing the wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X
Set the windshield wiper to the °
X
position.
Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
X
until the windshield wipers start.
When the wiper arms have reached a
X
vertical position, press the Start/Stop
button.
Fold the wiper arm away from the
X
windshield until it engages.
Set the wiper blade at right angles to the
X
wiper arm.
Remove the wiper blade from the retainer
X
on the wiper arm in the direction of the
arrow.
Installing the wiper blades
Slide the new wiper blade into the retainer
X
on the wiper arm in the opposite direction
to the arrow.
Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper
X
arm.
Fold the wiper arm back onto the
X
windshield.