MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Heated windshield washer nozzles* (p. 173)
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Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 174)
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Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 176)
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Filling washer fluid (p. 640)
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Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 639)
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Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 638)
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Using the windshield wipers (p. 172)
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Replacing windshield wiper blades
The wiper blades help remove water from the
windshield and rear window. Along with the
washer fluid, they clean the glass and help
improve visibility while driving. The windshield
and rear window wiper blades can be replaced.
Replacing wiper blades
1. Raise the wiper arms to the service position.
Service position is activated/deactivated via
the function view in the center display when
the car is stationary and the windshield wip-
ers are not on.
Put the wiper blade in removal position
2.
by folding it out from the wiper arm until it
clicks.
Press and hold the button on the wiper
3.
blade attachment and pull the wiper blade
straight out
, parallel with the wiper arm.
4. Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks
into place.
5. Fold the blade back toward the arm until it
clicks into place. The blade is no longer in its
removal position and can once again be
moved.
6. Check to make sure the wiper blade is
securely in place.
7. Press the wiper blade back against the wind-
shield.
Wiper blades come in varying lengths.
* Option/accessory.