Seat ALTEA Owner's Manual page 217

CAUTION
● Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers could scratch the windscreen.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint thinner or similar products to
clean the windows. This could damage the windscreen wiper blades.
● Never move the windscreen wiper or windscreen wiper arm manually.
This could cause damage.
● To avoid damage to the bonnet and the windscreen wiper arms, the lat-
ter should only be lifted off the windscreen when in service position.
Note
● The windscreen wiper arms can be moved to the service position only
when the bonnet is properly closed.
Applies to the model: ALTEA
Changing the rear wiper blade
Perfect rear wiper blade condition is essential for clear rear vision.
Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately.
Safety
Fig. 165 Changing the
rear window wiper blade.
Operation
Removing the wiper blade
– Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.
– Slide the blade adapter in the direction of the arrow and remove
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A.
the blade
Fitting the wiper blade
– With one hand, hold the top end of the wiper arm.
– Place the blade as shown in the
adapter along until it engages.
Check the condition of the wiper blade regularly. Change as required.
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If the windscreen wiper scrapes, it should be replaced if damaged, or
cleaned if soiled.
If this is not sufficient, refer to a specialised workshop.
WARNING
Do not drive unless you have good visibility through all windows!
● Clean the windscreen wiper blades and all windows regularly.
● The wiper blades should be changed once or twice a year.
CAUTION
● A damaged or dirty window wiper could scratch the rear window.
● Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint thinner or similar products to
clean the window.
● Never move the windscreen wiper by hand. This could cause damage.
Advice
Checking and refilling levels
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B and slide the
Technical specifications
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