2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 234

463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 232 Version: 2.11.7.1 232 Flat tire G Warning! X 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 windows will not be properly wiped. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic conditions and could cause an accident. Turn wiper blade ; at a right angle to wiper arm =. X Press safety tab : of attachment link ? down and slide wiper blade ; from the end of wiper arm =. X Remove wiper blade ;. ! Never open the hood when a front 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 or the rear window. Do not allow a wiper arm to contact the windshield glass or the rear window without a wiper blade inserted. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have this work carried out at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Installing wiper blades Practical hints Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. X Removing wiper blades ! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. X Guide wiper blade : so that opening goes through wiper arm ?. X Press wiper blade : into wiper arm ? until safety tab ; engages in attachment link =. X Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. ! Make sure the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps into place. Flat tire Safety notes When you replace the vehicle's tires, you can use the spare wheel as a regular road wheel. However, the spare tire may not be older than 6 years. In addition, the rim and tire must be of same size and model as the regular road wheels.