Windshield Wipers; Replacing The Wiper Blades - Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 Operator's Manual

In the Ä or Å position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically accord-
ing to the intensity of the rain. In the Å
position, the rain sensor is more sensitive
than in the Ä position, causing the wind-
shield wiper to wipe more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
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.
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.

Windshield wipers

Replacing the wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
X
lock or turn it to position 0 (KEYLESS-GO).
Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
X
shield.
Firmly press release knob : and pull the
X
wiper blade upwards from the wiper arm in
the direction of the arrow.
Installing the wiper blades
Position the new wiper blade in the retainer
X
on the wiper arm and slide it into place in
the opposite direction from the arrow.
The wiper blade audibly engages.
Make sure that the wiper blade is seated
X
correctly.
Fold the wiper arm back onto the wind-
X
shield.
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