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Cleaning and replacing the wiper blades
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 29.
The factory-fitted wiper blades are coated with a graphite layer. The graphite lay-
er ensures that the wiper blade wipes gently over the glass with low noise. A
damaged graphite layer causes an increased noise level when wiping across the
windscreen, among other problems.
Regularly check the condition of wiper blades. Replace juddering wiper blades if
they are damaged or clean them if they are dirty
Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately. Wiper blades are availa-
ble from a specialist garage.
Lifting and folding the wiper arms away
Touch the wiper arms only in the area of the wiper arm mounting in order to lift
or fold away the wipers.
Bring the wiper arms to the service position before folding them
away
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30.
Cleaning the wiper blades
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Lift and fold away the wiper arms.
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Remove dust and dirt from the wiper blades carefully with a soft cloth.
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Remove intensive dirt on the wiper blades gently with a sponge or cloth
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
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Lift and fold away the wiper arms.
›
Press the release
» fig. 20
and simultaneously pull the wiper blade in the di-
A
rection of the arrow
.
B
›
Unhook the wiper blade and remove it in the opposite direction of the arrow
30
Using the system
Fig. 20
Replacing the windscreen wiper
blades
»
.
»
.
B
›
Slide the new wiper blade of the same length and type slightly in the direction
of the arrow
and hook it into the wiper arm.
B
›
Pull the wiper blade in the opposite direction of the arrow
place.
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Fold the wiper arms back to the windscreen.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents
and serious injuries.
Always replace wiper blades whenever they are damaged or worn and not
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able to clean the windscreen sufficiently.
CAUTION
Damaged or dirty wiper blades may scratch the glass.
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Solvent-based cleaners, harsh sponges and other sharp objects damage the
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graphite layer of the wiper blades during cleaning.
Do not clean the windows with fuel, nail polish remover, paint thinner or similar
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liquids.
Service position of the windscreen wipers
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 29.
In the service position, the wiper arms can be folded away from the wind-
screen
» fig.
21. To bring the windscreen wipers into the service position, do the
following:
.
until it snaps into
B
Fig. 21
Windscreen wiper in service po-
sition
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