Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 319)

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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 at a right angle to
wiper arm.
X Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the
retainer.
Installing wiper blades
X Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm in
opposite direction of arrow.
X Rotate the wiper blade into 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 properly
installed. Improperly installed wiper blades
may cause windshield damage.
Flat tire
Safety notes
G Warning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif-
ferent 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 accord-
ingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do
not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible to have the
spare wheel replaced with a regular road
wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
Practical hints
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