Mini COOPER Owner's Manual page 234

MOBILITY
6. Insert and latch a new wiper blade in re‐
verse order.
7. Fold down the wiper arm.
Rear wiper blade
1. Fold up and hold the wiper arm firmly.
2. Turn the wiper blade all the way back.
3. Push the wiper blade out of the fastening
by continuing to turn it all the way.
4. Insert the new wiper blade by following the
steps in reverse order. The wiper blade
must engage audibly.
5. Fold down the wiper arm.
Light/bulb replacement
General information
Lights and bulbs
Lights and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you have appropriate work performed by a
dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop if you are unfami‐
liar with it or if it has not been described here.
A spare light box is available from a dealer's
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 234.
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Replacing components
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Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting di‐
odes installed behind a cover as a light source.
These light-emitting diodes are related to con‐
ventional lasers and are officially designated as
Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Follow the safety information, refer to
page 234.
Safety information
Lights and bulbs
WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Con‐
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a
risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they have
cooled off.◀
WARNING
Work on switched-on lighting systems
can cause short circuits. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. When working
on the lighting system, switch off the lights in
question. If necessary, heed the bulb manufac‐
turer's instructions.◀
NOTE
Dirty bulbs have a reduced service life.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
hold new bulbs with your bare hands. Use a
clean cloth or something similar, or hold the
bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
WARNING
Too intensive brightness can irritate or
damage the retina of the eye. There is a risk of
injury. Do not look directly into the headlights
or other light sources. Do not remove the LED
covers.◀