Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Practical hints
Replacing wiper blades
̄ Replacing wiper blades
Removing wiper blades
̈ Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
̈ Fold the wiper arm forward.
1 Unlock
2 Lock
̈ Pull the tab in direction of arrow 1 and
remove windshield wiper.
Installing wiper blades
̈ Slide the wiper blade into the cutout on
the wiper arm (see arrows).
̈ Slide the tab back in the direction of
arrow 2 until it audibly engages.
̈ Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on
the windshield. Make sure you hold on
to the wiper when folding the wiper arm
back.
Warning! G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have
status
0) before replacing a wiper blade.
Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly
turn on and cause injury.
!
Never open the hood when the wiper
arms are folded forward.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact
the windshield glass without a wiper
blade inserted.
Make certain that the wiper blades are
properly installed. Improperly installed
wiper blades may cause windshield
damage.
For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.