Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Press the button on the combination switch
in the direction of arrow 1 and hold it for
approximately two seconds.
The wiper arms will move into the replace‐
ment position and washer fluid will be distrib‐
uted on the windshield.
After approximately 30 seconds, the wiper
arms will move back again and wipe the
windshield several times. Intensive cleaning
has now finished.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
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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.
Moving the wiper arms into the replacement
position
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Switch the ignition on and then off again
immediately.
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Within around 15 seconds, press and hold
the î button on the combination switch
for approximately three seconds
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page 167).
The wiper arms will move into the replace‐
ment position.
Removing the wiper blades
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Fold the wiper arms away from the wind‐
shield.
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Hold the wiper arm with one hand. With the
other hand, turn the wiper blade away from
the wiper arm in the direction of arrow 1 as
far as it will go.
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Slide catch 2 in the direction of arrow 3
until it engages in the removal position.
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Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm
in the direction of arrow 4 .
168 Light and visibility