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on the horizon. In addition, they can cause
the windshield wipers to chatter.
- Properly functioning windshield wiper
blades are required for a clear view and safe
driving
c=>
page 55, Replacing windshield
wiper blades.
- In the case of frost, check whether the
windshield wiper blades are frozen to the
windshield. Switching on the windshield
wipers can damage the wiper blades!
- Prior to using a car wash, the windshield
wiper system must be switched off (lever in
position @ ) . This helps to prevent uninten-
tional switching on and damage to the
windsh ield wiper system.
- Do not use the wipers to clear a frosted win-
dow . Using the wipers as a convenient ice
scraper will destroy the wiper blades.
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Tips
- The windshield wipers are switched off
when the ignition is off. Activate the w ind-
sh ield wipers afte r the ignit ion is switched
back on by moving the windsh ield wiper lev-
er to any position.
- Worn or dirty windshield wipe r blades result
in streaking . This can affect the ra in sensor
function. Check your windshield wipe r
blades regu la rly.
- The washer fluid nozzles of the windshield
washer system are heated at low tempera-
tures when the ignition is on.
- When stopping temporarily, e.g. at a traffic
light, the set speed of the windshield wipers
is automatically reduced by one speed.
Cleaning windshield wiper blades
Clean the windshield wiper blades when they be-
g in to leave streaks. Use a soft cloth and glass
cleaner to clean the windshield wiper blades.
.,. Place the windshield wiper arms in the service
position. Refer to
c=> page 55 .
.,. lift the wiper arm away from the front window .
Lights
and Vision
A
WARNING
Dirty windshield wiper blades can impair your
view. This can lead to accidents .
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Fig. 56 Removing windshield wiper blades
Wiper service position/ Blade replacement
position
.,. Switch the ignition off and move the windshield
wiper lever to position @ ¢
page 54, fig. 55.
The windsh ield wipers move into the service po-
sition .
.,. To br ing the wipers back into the original posi-
tion, switch the ignition on and press the wind -
shie ld w iper lever.
You can also turn the service posit ion on or off in
the MMI:
.,. Switch the windshie ld wipers off (posit io n @
c=> page 54, fig. 55).
.,. Select:
!CAR !
function button > Car systems
control button > Servicing
& checks > Wiper
service position > On.
Removing the wiper blade
.,. Lift the w indshie ld wiper arm up from the
w indshie ld .
.,. Press the locking knob
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c=>
fig. 56
on the wiper
b lade . Hold the wiper blade firmly .
.,. Remove the w iper blade in the direction of the
arrow.
Attaching the wiper blade
.,. Install the new wiper blade in the ret ainer on
the wiper arm @ until you hear it click into
p lace on the wiper arm .
.,. Place the wiper arm back on the windshield.
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