Removing wiper blades, Installing wiper blades, Flat tire – Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2010 Owners Manual User Manual
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Warning!
Wiper blades are components that are subject
to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades
twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall.
Otherwise the windshield will not be wiped
properly. As a result, you may not be able to
observe surrounding traffic conditions and
could cause an accident.
!
Never open the hood when a wiper arm is
folded forward.
Hold on to the wiper when folding a wiper
arm back. If released, the force of the
impact from the tensioning spring could
crack the windshield.
Do not allow a wiper arm to contact the
windshield glass without a wiper blade
inserted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
this work carried out at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
X
Make sure the vehicle’s on-board
electronics have status
0 (
Removing wiper blades
!
Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts.
They could tear.
X
Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps
into place.
X
Turn the wiper blade in direction of
arrow :.
X
Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the
retainer in the direction of arrow ;.
Installing wiper blades
X
Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm
until it locks in place.
X
Rotate the wiper blade into a position
parallel to the wiper arm.
X
Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the
windshield.
Make sure you hold on to the wiper when
folding the wiper arm back.
!
Make sure the wiper blades are installed
properly. Improperly installed wiper blades
may cause windshield damage.
Flat tire
Safety notes
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Warning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style
accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with a spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do
Flat tire
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