Windshield Wipers - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

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.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
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
specialist workshop.
! Always position the windshield wiper
arms vertically before folding them away
from the windshield. By doing so, you will
avoid damage to the hood.
Changing the windshield wiper blades
Moving the wiper arm to a vertical
position
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Set the windshield wipers to
X
position °.
When the wiper arms have reached a
X
vertical position, turn the SmartKey to

Windshield wipers

position 0 and remove it from the ignition
lock.
Fold the wiper arm away from the
X
windshield until it engages.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X
Set the windshield wipers to
X
position °.
Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
X
until the windshield wipers start.
When the wiper arms have reached a
X
vertical position, press the Start/Stop
button.
Fold the wiper arm away from the
X
windshield until it engages.
Removing the wiper blades
To bring the wiper blade into position
X
to be removed: hold the wiper arm firmly
with one hand. With the other hand, turn
the wiper blade in the direction of arrow
= beyond the point of resistance.
The wiper blade engages in the removal
position with an audible click.
To remove a wiper blade: firmly press
X
release knob ; and pull the wiper blade
upwards :.
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