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Check the condition of the wiper blades regu-
larly and replace them in the event of visible
damage or ongoing smearing.
Maintenance display
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Remove protective lm 1 from the mainte-
nance displays on the tips of the newly instal-
led wiper blades.
When the color of the maintenance displays
changes from black to yellow, replace the wiper
blades.
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The duration until the color changes varies
depending on the usage conditions.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
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WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the
windshield wipers are switched on while
wiper blades are being replaced
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you can be
trapped by the wiper arm.
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Always switch o the windshield wipers
and the ignition before changing the
wiper blades.
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NOTE Damage to the rear window
If the wiper arm without a wiper blade falls
onto the rear window, the rear window may be
damaged.
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Hold the wiper arm rmly in place when
changing the wiper blade, or place it
carefully on the rear window.
Removing the wiper blade
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Switch o the vehicle (/ page 124).
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Within approximately 15 seconds, turn the
combination switch to position 1
(/ page 113).
The wiper arm moves into the change position.
Light and visibility
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