2010 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 321

251_AKB; 4; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-03-23T09:22:52+01:00 - Seite 319 Version: 2.11.8.1 Flat tire Installing wiper blades Front wiper blades X 319 Insert wiper blade ; into wiper arm :. X Hold wiper arm : and engage wiper blade ; by pushing it in direction of arrow until it locks into place. X Check whether the wiper blade is securely fastened. X Fold wiper arm : to rest on the rear window. Make sure to hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. With guide tab = sliding into opening ?, place wiper blade : onto wiper arm in direction of arrow. X Fold wiper blade : towards wiper arm. Tabs ; (Y page 318) must engage into both recesses of attachment ;. X Check whether the wiper blade is securely fastened. X Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm when folding it back. X Flat tire Safety notes Your vehicle may be equipped with an MOExtended system or a spare wheel with collapsible tire. Vehicles with an MOExtended system do not have a spare wheel or a TIREFIT kit. For information on your vehicle's equipment, see "Rims and tires" (Y page 347). ! Make sure the wiper blades are installed properly. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. Rear wiper blade 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 not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact the nearest authorized MercedesBenz 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. Z Practical hints ! Make sure the wiper blade is installed properly. An improperly installed wiper blade may cause rear window damage.