2010 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 319
2010 Mercedes C-Class Manual
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Flat tire G Warning! 317 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 X Installing wiper blades X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0 (Y page 78). Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: 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. Removing wiper blades ! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. X ! Make sure the wiper blades are installed properly. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. Flat tire Safety notes G 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 Z Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps into place. Practical hints Turn the wiper blade in direction of arrow :. X Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer in the direction of arrow ;.