Emergencies
To change the blades it is necessary to move
the wipers from the rest position into the
service position.
If this does not produce the desired results,
the setting angle of the windscreen wiper
arms might be incorrect. They should be
checked by a specialised workshop and cor-
rected if necessary.
Changing the wiper blades
Changing windscreen wiper blades
Do not change the windscreen wipers when
out of the service position, as it could cause
paint to flake off the bonnet due to friction
with the windscreen wiper arm.
WARNING
Do not drive unless you have good visibility
through all windows!
Service position (for changing wiper blades)
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Clean the windscreen wiper blades and all
windows regularly.
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Ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen.
Turn the ignition on and off and then (with-
in approximately 9 seconds) push the
windscreen wiper lever down (short wipe).
The windscreen wipers will move to the
service position ››› Fig. 170.
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The wiper blades should be changed once
or twice a year.
Fig. 170 Wipers in service position
CAUTION
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Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers could
scratch the windscreen.
Removing the wiper blade
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Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
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Lift the windscreen wiper arm.
thinner or similar products to clean the win-
dows. This could damage the windscreen
wiper blades.
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Press the securing tab down
››› Fig. 171.
Extract the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
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Never move the windscreen wiper or wind-
screen wiper arm manually. This could cause
damage.
Fitting the wiper blade
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Insert the wiper blade onto the windscreen
wiper arm until it clicks into place.
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To prevent damage to the bonnet and the
windscreen wiper arms, the latter should only
be lifted off the windscreen when in service
position.
Fig. 171 Changing the windscreen wiper
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Place the windscreen wiper arms to their in-
itial position.
blade.
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Perfect wiper blade condition is essential for
clear vision. Damaged wiper blades should
be replaced immediately.
If the windscreen wipers scratch, they should
be replaced if they are damaged, or cleaned
if they are soiled.
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