Mercedes-Benz 2010 GLK-Class Operator's Manual page 312

Replacing wiper blades
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Insert the new bulb into the bulb carrier and
turn the bulb clockwise.
X
Insert the bulb carrier and press it in.
The bulb carrier retainers ; engage
audibly.
X
Reconnect the plug.
X
Close the side trim panel (
License plate lamps
X
Press tab ; of license plate lamp : in
direction of the arrow and loosen the lens
of license plate lamp :.
X
Remove the lens of license plate lamp :.
X
Replace the bulb.
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Insert the lens of license plate lamp : and
press it in until engages audibly.
Replacing wiper blades
Safety notes
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Warning!
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers and
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the
vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0)
before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
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Warning!
Wiper blades are components that are subject
to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades
twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall.
Otherwise the windows will not be wiped
properly. As a result, you may not be able to
observe surrounding traffic conditions and
could cause an accident.
! To avoid damage to the hood, the front
Y page 309).
! Never open the hood when a front wiper
Placing wiper arms in vertical position
Wiper arms in vertical position
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Vehicles with SmartKey
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wiper arms should only be folded forward
when in the vertical position.
arm is folded forward.
Hold on to the wiper when folding a wiper
arm back. If released, the force of the
impact from the tensioning spring could
crack the windshield or the rear window.
Do not allow a wiper arm to contact the
windshield glass or the rear window
without a wiper blade inserted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
this work carried out at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Make sure the hood is fully closed.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 1.
Turn the combination switch to wiper
setting °.