10 Maintenance and service
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NOTE
The wiper blades are different lengths. The
blade on the driver's side is longer than on
the passenger side.
Replacing the wiper blades, rear
window
1. Fold out the wiper arm.
2. Grip the inner section of the blade (by the
arrow).
3. Turn anticlockwise to use the blade's end
position against the wiper arm as a lever
to detach the blade more easily.
4. Press the new wiper blade into position.
Check that it is firmly installed.
5. Lower the wiper arm.
Cleaning
For cleaning wiper blades and windscreen,
see Car wash (p. 398).
IMPORTANT
Check the blades regularly. Neglected
maintenance shortens the service life of
the wiper blades.
Related information
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Washer fluid - filling (p. 377)
Washer fluid - filling
Washer fluid is used for cleaning the head-
lamps and windows. Washer fluid with anti-
freeze must be used when the temperature is
below freezing point.
Topping up the washer fluid takes place by
opening the blue cap.
The windscreen and headlamp washers share
a common reservoir.
NOTE
When there is approx. 1 litre of washer
fluid remaining in the reservoir, a message
to top up the washer fluid will be shown in
the combined instrument panel, together
with the symbol
.
