Emergencies
Check the condition of the wiper blades reg-
ularly. If the wipers scrape across the
glass, they should be changed if they are
Note
Changing the windscreen
wiper blades
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The windscreen wiper arms can be
moved to the service position only when
the bonnet is properly closed.
damaged, or cleaned if they are dirty
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Wiper 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.
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You can also use the service position, for
example, if you want to fix a cover over the
windscreen in the winter to keep it clear of
ice.
Damaged windscreen wiper blades should
be replaced immediately. These are availa-
ble from qualified workshops.
Changing the wiper rear wiper
blades
Raising and lowering windscreen wiper
arms
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Place the windscreen wipers in the service
position page 52.
Fig. 47 Wipers in service position.
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Ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen.
The wiper arms can be raised when the wip-
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Grip the wiper arms only by the blade's
fastening point.
ers are in service position Fig. 47.
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Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
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Close the bonnet page 326.
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Raise the wiper arms.
Switch the ignition on and off.
Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt
Fig. 48 Changing the windscreen wiper
blades
Press the windscreen wiper lever down-
from the windscreen wiper blades.
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wards briefly page 127
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If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or
damp cloth may be used
The windscreen wiper blades are supplied as
standard with a layer of graphite. This layer is
responsible for ensuring that the wipe is silent.
If the graphite layer is damaged, the noise of
the water as it is wiped across the windscreen
will be louder.
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Before driving, always lower the wiper arms.
Using the windscreen wiper lever, the wind-
screen wiper arms return to their initial posi-
tion.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
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Lift and unfold the wiper arms.
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