Changing the rear window wiper blade
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Separate the wiper arm from the rear win-
dow.
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Remove the blade from the holder below the
centre. During this operation, hold the wiper
arm rmly.
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Fit the new blade (of the same length and
type) into the housing of the wipe arm by
pressing it in place. When doing so, hold the
wiper arm by the upper end.
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Fold the wiper arm and rest it on the window.
WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades re-
duce visibility and increase the risk of acci-
dent and serious injury.
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Always replace damaged or worn wind-
screen wiper blades or blades that no longer
clean the windscreen properly.
NOTICE
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Damaged or dirty windscreen wipers could
scratch the glass.
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If products containing solvents, rough
sponges or sharp objects are used to clean
the blades, the graphite layer will be dam-
aged.
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Never use fuel, nail varnish remover, paint
thinner or similar products to clean the win-
dows.
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In icy conditions, always check that the
wiper blades are not frozen to the glass be-
fore using the wipers. In cold weather, it may
help to leave the vehicle parked with the wip-
ers in service position ›››page336.
NOTICE
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To prevent damage to the bonnet and the
wiper arms, only leave them in the service
position.
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Before driving, always lower the wiper
arms.
Jump start
Introduction
If the engine fails to start because of a dis-
charged 12-volt battery, the battery can be
connected to the battery of another vehicle to
start the engine.
Jump leads complying with the DIN 72553
standard are needed for starting (see cable
manufacturer's instructions). The wire cross
section must be at least 25 mm
2
for petrol en-
gines and at least 35 mm
2
for diesel engines.
NOTICE
To avoid considerable damage to the vehi-
cle electrical system, note the following care-
fully:
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If the jump leads are connected incor-
rectly, a short circuit may occur.
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Use only jump leads with fully insulated
clamps.
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Do not allow the vehicles to come into con-
tact with each other, otherwise current may
start to ow as soon as the positive poles are
connected.
Jump start socket (ground termi-
nal)
Fig.208 In the engine compartment: jump
start socket (ground terminal).