MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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(p. 354)
•Lamp replacement - vanity mirror lighting
(p. 356)
Wiper blades
The wiper blades sweep water away from the
windscreen and rear window. Together with the
washer fluid they clean the windows and ensure
visibility for driving.
The windscreen wiper blades must be in service
position when they are to be replaced.
Service position
Wiper blades in service position.
In order to change, clean or lift the wiper blades
(for scraping off ice from the windscreen, for
example) they must be in service position.
IMPORTANT
Before placing the wiper blades in the service
position, make sure that they are not frozen
down.
1. Insert the remote control key in the ignition
switch8 and briefly press the START/STOP
ENGINE button to set the car's electrical
system to key position I. For detailed infor-
mation on key positions, see Key positions -
functions at different levels (p. 81).
2. Briefly press the START/STOP ENGINE
button again to set the car’s electrical system
in key position 0.
3. Within 3 seconds, move the right stalk switch
up and hold it in position for
approx. 1 second.
> The wipers then move to standing straight
up.
The wipers return to their starting position when
you briefly press the START/STOP ENGINE
button to set the car’s electrical system to key
position I (or when the car is started).
8Not required in cars with keyless start and lock system.
