Replacing the windshield wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
Before changing the wiper blades, always set the wiper arms to a vertical position
using the combination switch. There is otherwise a risk of damaging the hood.
Moving the wiper blades to a vertical position
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO
- Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
- Set the windshield wipers to position
. - When the wiper arms have reached a vertical position, turn the SmartKey to position 0 and remove it from the ignition lock.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
- Switch off the engine.
- Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
- Set the windshield wipers to position
. - Press the Start/Stop button repeatedly until the windshield wipers start.
- When the wiper arms have reached a vertical position, press the Start/Stop button.
Removing the wiper blades
- Fold the wiper arm away from the windshield until it engages.
- Set the wiper blade at right angles to the wiper arm.

- Remove the wiper blade from the retaining pin on the wiper arm in the direction of the arrow.
Installing the wiper blades
- Push the new wiper blade onto the retaining pin on the wiper arm in the opposite direction to the arrow. Make sure that the wiper blade slides fully onto the retaining pin on the wiper arm.
- Turn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper arm.
- Fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
See also:
Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt
force limiters
The front seat belts and the outer seat belts
in the rear are equipped with ETDs and seat
belt force limiters.
The ETDs on the driver's and front-passenger
seat consist of pyrotechnic belt buck ...
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles: fully depress the accelerator
pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Vehicl ...
Permissible trailer loads and drawbarnoseweights
Weight specifications
The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the
combined weight of the trailer together with
the cargo and equipment loaded on the
trailer. Permissible gross weight: 7500 lb
(3402 kg) ...
