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Checking and refilling levels
Changing the front windscreen wiper blades
If the windscreen wiper blades are in perfect condition, you
will benefit from an improved visibility. Damaged wiper
blades should be replaced immediately.
The change of blades can be made in the rest position or in the hori-
zontal position. Ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
– Lift the wiper arm away from the windscreen.
– Press on the lateral buttons
it in the direction of the arrow
Fitting the wiper blade
A
– Insert the tab
into the allotment
2
Fig. 141 Changing the
front wiper blades
A
and release the blade by moving
A
A
⇒ fig.
141.
1
A
⇒ fig.
of the blade
141.
3
– Move the blade towards the arm in the opposite direction of the
A
arrow
, until it clicks into place
1
– Push the wiper arms back against the windscreen.
If the windscreen wipers rub, they should be replaced if they are damaged,
or cleaned if they are soiled.
If this does not produce the desired results, the setting angle of the wind-
screen wiper arms might be incorrect. They should be checked by a qualified
workshop and corrected if necessary.
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
•
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.
•
Do not pull the windscreen wipers forward unless they are in the service
position. Otherwise the bonnet could be damaged.
Note
•
The wiper arms can be moved to the service position only when the
bonnet is properly closed.
⇒ fig.
141.
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