Mercedes-Benz G 550 2021, Operator'S Manual

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Fold the wiper arms back onto the wind‐
shield.
Maintenance display
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Remove protective film 1 from the mainte‐
nance display on the tip of the newly instal‐
led wiper blades.
When the color of the maintenance display
changes from black to yellow, the wiper blades
should be replaced.
% The duration until the color changes varies
depending on the usage conditions.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
the windshield wipers are switched on
while wiper blades are being replaced
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you can
be trapped by the wiper arm.
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Always switch off the windshield wipers
and the ignition before changing the
wiper blades.
* NOTE Damage to the rear window
If the wiper arm without a wiper blade falls
onto the rear window, the rear window may
be damaged.
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Hold the wiper arm firmly in place when
changing the wiper blade, or place it
carefully on the rear window.
Removing the wiper blade
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Switch off the ignition (
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page 120).
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Within approximately 15 seconds, turn the
combination switch to position 1
(
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page 109).
The wiper arm moves into the change posi‐
tion.
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