User's Manual

Lights and vision 65

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when they are in the service position you will also avoid damaging

the paintwork on the bonnet.

• off - the windscreen wipers will be moved back to their original

position.

Caution

Never move the vehicle with the front wiper arms in a raised posi-

tion as they are automatically moved back to their normal park posi-

tion above a speed of 6 km/h. The paintwork on the bonnet may be

damaged as a result.

Note

• 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.

• The service position is automatically set to off when you operate

the windscreen wiper lever or the road speed exceeds 6 km/h.

Changing wiper blades

Good wiper blades are essential for clear vision.

Taking off the wiper blade

– Set the wipers to the service position ⇒ page 64.

– Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.

– Press the release button on the wiper blade ⇒ fig. 67.

Hold the wiper blade firmly and press it forwards slightly

– Slide the wiper blade upwards .

Fitting the wiper blade

– Fit the new wiper blade into the mounting on the wiper

arm . You should hear it engage in the wiper arm.

– Fold the wiper arm back down onto the glass.

WARNING

• To prevent smearing on the glass, the wiper blades should be

cleaned regularly using a window cleaner solution. If the wiper

blades are very dirty (insects etc.), they should be cleaned using a

sponge or cloth – bad visibility can cause accidents.

• For safety, the wiper blades should be changed once or twice a

year.

Caution

The windscreen wipers must be in the service position ⇒ page 64

when replacing the blades! Otherwise the wiper motor or the paint-

work on the bonnet may be damaged.

Rear-view mirrors

Manual anti-dazzle adjustment

Normal setting

– Push the lever at the bottom of the mirror away from you.

Fig. 67 Removing the

wiper blades

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