Mercedes-Benz SL 2016 Operator's Manual page 114

Windshield wipers
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Changing the windshield wiper blades
Moving the wiper arm to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Set the windshield wiper to position °.
X
When the wiper arms have reached the ver-
X
tical position, turn the SmartKey to position
0 and remove it from the ignition lock.
Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
X
shield until it engages.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
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 wiper starts.
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.
Removing a wiper blade
To bring the wiper blade into position to
X
be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly 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
position with an audible click.
To remove a wiper blade: firmly press
X
release knob ; and pull the wiper blade
upwards :.
Installing the wiper blades
Push the new wiper blade in the direction of
X
arrow : onto the wiper arm until lug ;
engages.
Push the wiper blade out of the removal
X
position 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
X
correctly.
Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
X
shield.
Problems with the windshield wipers
You can find information about this in the
Digital Operator's Manual.