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noise of the water as it is wiped across the
windscr
een will be louder.
Check the condition of the wiper blades r
eg-
ularly. If the wipers scrape across the glass,
they should be changed if they are damaged,
or cleaned if they are dirty
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If this does not pr
oduce the desir
ed results,
the setting angle of the windscreen wiper
arms might be incorrect. They should be
checked by a specialised workshop and cor-
rected if necessary.
Damaged windscreen wiper blades should
be replaced immediately. These are available
from qualified workshops.
Raising and lowering windscreen wiper
arms
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Place the windscreen wipers in the service
position
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Grip the wiper arms only by the blade's fas-
tening point.
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
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Raise the wiper arms.
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Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt
from the windscreen wiper blades.
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If the blades are very dirty, a sponge or
damp cloth may be used
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Changing the windscreen wiper blades
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Lift and unfold the wiper arms.
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Press and hold release button
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Fig. 41
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and pull gently on the wiper blade in the di-
r
ection of the arr
ow.
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Fit a new wiper blade of the same length
and design on to the wiper arm and hook it
into place.
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Rest the wiper arms back onto the wind-
screen.
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 firmly.
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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 win-
dow.
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 lon-
ger clean the windscreen properly.
CAUTION
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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 windows.
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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 wipers in service position
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CAUTION
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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
Jump leads
The jump lead must have a sufficient wire
cr
o
ss section.
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