Replacing The Wiper Blades - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

Windshield wipers
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prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions.

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 wind-
shield.
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.
Replacing the wiper blades (standard
windshield wipers)
Moving the wiper arms to a vertical posi-
tion
On vehicles without KEYLESS-GO:
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 189).
Y
Set the windshield wiper to the ° posi-
X
tion.
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the igni-
X
tion lock ( page 189).
Y
As soon as the wiper arms are vertical to
X
the hood, turn the SmartKey to position 0 in
the ignition lock (
Y
Remove the SmartKey.
X
Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
X
shield until you feel them snap into place.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
X
Set the windshield wipers to position °.
X
Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
X
until the windshield wiper starts.
When the wiper arms have reached the ver-
X
tical position, press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until the windshield wipers stop.
Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
X
shield until you feel them snap into place.
Removing the wiper blades
Press both release clips ;.
X
Fold wiper blade : in the direction of
X
arrow = away from wiper arm ?.
Remove wiper blade : in the direction of
X
arrow A.
page 189).