Seat Leon Owner's Manual page 222

Cleaning and changing the wiper blades of the windscreen
and rear window
The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as standard with a layer of graph-
ite. This layer is responsible for ensuring that the wipe is silent. If the graph-
Safety First
Fig. 113 Changing the
windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 114 Changing the
rear wiper blade
Operating instructions
ite layer is damaged, the noise of the water as it is wiped across the wind-
screen will be louder.
Check the condition of the wiper blades regularly. If the wipers scrape
across the glass they should be changed if they are damaged, or cleaned if
they are dirty ⇒ .
Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately. Wiper blades are
available from specialised workshops.
Raising/lowering windscreen wiper arms
For windscreen wipers, please note: the wiper should be in service position
before being lowering ⇒ p age 119.
When raising or lowering an arm, it should only be held at the blade fasten-
ing point.
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
● Raising the wiper arms.
● Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt from the windscreen wiper
blades.
● If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or damp cloth may be used ⇒ .
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
● Raising/lowering wiper arms
⇒ F ig. 113
● Hold down the release button
blade in the direction of the arrow.
● Fit a new wiper blade of the same length and design on to the wiper arm
and hook it into place.
● Rest the wiper arms back onto the windscreen.
Changing the rear wiper blade
● Raising/lowering the wiper arm.
⇒ F ig. 114
● Turn the blade slightly
● Hold down the release button
direction of the arrow .
B
Practical Tips
Checking and refilling levels
while gently pulling the
1
(arrow ).
A
while gently pulling the blade in the
1
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