Fig. 198 Changing the windscreen wiper blades
Fig. 199 Changing the rear window wiper blade
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe factory-fitted windscreen wiper blades are coated with graphite. The graphite coating ensures that the windscreen wiper blade moves quietly over the windscreen. If the graphite coating is damaged, the windscreen wiper will become louder.
Check the condition of the wiper blades on a regular basis. Rubbing wiper blades should be changed if damaged or cleaned if dirty .
Damaged wiper blades should be replaced immediately. Windscreen wiper blades can be bought from a qualified workshop.
Cleaning windscreen wiper blades
Note for the front windscreen wiper: move the wiper arms to the service position before lifting them .
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
Changing the wiper blade for the rear window
WARNING
Worn or dirty windscreen wiper blades reduce visibility and increase the risk of accidents and severe injuries.NOTICE
Coming Home and Leaving Home functions (orientation lighting)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The Coming Home function is switched on manually. However,
the Leaving Home function is controlled automatically by a twilight sensor.
Coming Home
Action
Switching on
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Checking systems with an expansion valve and reservoir (with internally
regulated air conditioner compressor)
Note
Connecting air conditioner service station
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Observe the test prerequisites
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Raise engine speed to 2,000 rpm.
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Indicator lamp
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Engine management system fault (Electronic Power Control).
The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop
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