If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield will
no longer be wiped properly. This could prevent
you from observing the traffic conditions.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could
be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!
Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release the
windshield wiper arm without a wiper blade
and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield
may be damaged by the force of the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
!
To avoid damaging the wiper blades, make
sure that you touch only the wiper arm of the
wiper.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO or KEY-
LESS‑GO start function:
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
X
ignition lock (
page 136).
Y
Set the windshield wipers to the ° posi-
X
tion on the combination switch.
When the wiper arms are vertical to the hood,
X
turn the SmartKey to position u in the igni-
tion lock and remove SmartKey.
Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
X
Windshield wipers
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEY-
LESS‑GO start function:
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X
Set the windshield wiper to the ° position
X
on the combination switch.
Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until
X
the windshield wiper starts.
When the wiper arms are vertical to the hood,
X
press the Start/Stop button.
Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield.
X
Removing the wiper blades
Hold on to the wiper arm with one hand. With
X
the other hand, turn the wiper blade in the
direction of arrow : away from the wiper arm
as far as it will go.
Slide the catch ; in the direction of arrow =
X
until it engages in the removal position with a
noticeable click.
Remove the wiper blade in the direction of
X
arrow ? away from the wiper arm.
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