2002 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 381

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Replacing wiper blades Replacing wiper blades 378 • Turn electronic key in starter switch to position 1. • Turn combination switch to position I, see page 162. • With wiper arms in position shown above, turn electronic key in starter switch to position 0. For safety reasons, remove electronic key from starter switch before replacing a wiper blade, otherwise the motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury. Notes: Do not open engine hood with wiper arms folded forward. To prevent damage to the hood or the wipers, the wiper arms should only be folded forward while in the position shown above. Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be scratched or broken. Make certain that the wiper blades are properly installed. An improperly installed wiper blade may cause windshield damage.