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

Windshield wipers
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than in the Ä position, causing the wind-
shield 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 condi-
tions. 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 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.
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 ° posi-
X
tion.
Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
X
until the windshield wipers start.
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.
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 wind-
X
shield.