Changing the wiper blades on the windshield
x Lift the wiper arm(s) away from the windshield.
x Press and hold the release button ⇒ fig. 156 (1).
x While lifting the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm, pull off the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow. This may require moderate force.
x Install a new wiper blade of same length and type onto the wiper arm by pushing in the opposite direction of the arrow until it latches.
x Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the windshield.
Changing the rear window wiper blade
x Lift the wiper arm away from the window.
x Press and hold the release button ⇒ fig. 157 (1).
x While lifting the wiper blade in the direction of the wiper arm ⇒ fig. 157 (arrow (A)), pull off the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow (B). This may require moderate force.
x Install a new wiper blade of the same length and type onto the wiper arm by pushing in the oppo-site direction of the arrow (B) until it latches.
x Carefully fold the wiper arm back down onto the window.
WARNING
Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.
x Always change wiper blades if they are damaged or worn, and if they cannot clean the windows sufficiently.
NOTICE
x Damaged or dirty wiper blades can scratch the windshield.
x Solvents, abrasive sponges and sharp-edged objects will damage the graphite coating on the wiper blades.
x Do not clean the windows with gasoline, nail polish remover, paint thinner or similar fluids.
x To help prevent damage to the electric motor hood and the windshield wiper arms, lift the wiper arms away from the windshield only when they are in the service position.
Waxing and polishing vehicle paint
NOTICE
x To help prevent serious vehicle damage, never lift the vehicle by the electric motor, trans-mission housing, or by the front or rear axles or suspension.
x To help prevent damage to the underbody or chassis, always insert a rubber pad between the hoist and the lifting points. In addition make sure the lifting arms have enough clearance.
x The lifting arms should not touch side sills or other parts of the vehicle.
