Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Operator's Manual page 112

Windshield wipers
110
Removing the wiper blades
To bring the wiper blade into the removal
X
position: hold onto the wiper arm with one
hand. With the other hand, turn the wiper
blade in the direction of arrow : beyond the
point of resistance.
The wiper blade engages in the removal posi-
tion with an audible click.
To remove a wiper blade: firmly press
X
release knob ; and pull the wiper blade
upwards =.
Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem
The windshield wipers
are jammed.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Leaves or snow, for example, are obstructing windshield wiper move-
ment. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
Switch off the engine.
X
Open the driver's door.
X
The vehicle electronics now have status 0. This is the same as the
SmartKey having been removed.
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X
Switch the windshield wipers back on.
X
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X
Have the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
X
shop.
Installing the wiper blades
Push the new wiper blade in the direction of
X
arrow : onto the wiper arm until tab ;
engages.
Push the wiper blade out of the removal posi-
X
tion in the direction of arrow = beyond the
point of resistance.
The wiper blade disengages with an audible
click and is freely movable again.
Make sure that the wiper blade is seated cor-
X
rectly.
Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
X