Replacing Wiper Blades - SMART For two coupé Operator's Manual

tensioning spring could crack the wind-
shield.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the
windshield glass without a wiper blade
inserted.
We recommend that you have this work
carried out at an authorized smart
center.
To ensure proper visibility
it is vital that you have wiper blades that
R
are in perfect shape
clean the wiper blades regularly with a
R
cleaning agent
remove any tough dirt stains with a
R
sponge or brush
Windshield wiper blades
! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts.
They could tear.
Removing
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X
Fold wiper arm ? away from the wind-
X
shield until it snaps into place.
Press on retaining springs ; on both
X
sides of wiper blade :.
Fold wiper blade : away from wiper
X
arm ? in direction of arrow =.
Detach wiper blade : in direction of
X
arrow A.

Replacing wiper blades

Installing
With guide tab A sliding into opening
X
B, attach new wiper blade : onto the
wiper arm.
Fold wiper blade : towards the wiper
X
arm in direction of arrow =.
Retaining springs ; must audibly
engage in attachment ?.
Check whether wiper blade : is securely
X
fastened.
Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on
X
the windshield.
Make sure to hold on to the wiper when
folding it back.
! Make sure the wiper blades are properly
installed. Improperly installed wiper
blades may cause windshield damage.
Rear window wiper blade
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