Windshield wipers
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Changing the rear window wiper blade
Removing a wiper blade
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEY-
X
LESS-GO start function: remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-
X
GO start function: switch off the engine.
Fold wiper arm ? away from the rear win-
X
dow.
Press both release clips ;.
X
Fold wiper blade : in the direction of
X
arrow = away from wiper arm ?.
Remove wiper blade : in the direction of
X
arrow A.
Problems with the windshield wipers
Problem
The windshield wipers
are jammed.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray noz-
zles no longer hits the
center of the wind-
shield.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
For safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the
X
ignition lock.
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
X
workshop.
The spray nozzles are misaligned.
Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work-
X
shop.
Installing a wiper blade
Position new wiper blade : with recess B
X
on lug A.
Fold wiper blade : in the direction of
X
arrow = onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ; engage in bracket ?.
Make sure that wiper blade : is seated
X
correctly.
Fold the wiper arm back onto the rear win-
X
dow.