10 Maintenance and service
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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.
CleaningFor cleaning wiper blades and windscreen,see Car washing (p. 379).
IMPORTANT
Check the blades regularly. Neglected maintenance shortens the service life ofthe wiper blades.
Related information
• Washer fluid - filling (p. 361)
Washer fluid - filling
Washer fluid is used for cleaning the head- lamps and windows. Washer fluid with anti-freeze must be used during winter.
The windscreen and headlamp washers share a common reservoir.
IMPORTANT
Use washer fluid with antifreeze during the winter to avoid freezing in the pump, reser-voir and hoses.
For capacities, see Washer fluid - quality and volume (p. 401).
Related information
•Wiper blades (p. 359)
Battery
The service life and function of the battery is influenced by factors such as the number ofstarts, discharging, driving style, driving con-ditions, climatic conditions etc. The starter battery is a traditional 12 V bat- tery.
• Never disconnect the battery when the engine is running.
• Check that the cables to the battery arecorrectly connected and properly tight-ened.
WARNING
•The battery can generate oxyhydrogen gas, which is highly explosive. A sparkcan be formed if a jump lead is con-nected incorrectly, and this can beenough for the battery to explode.
• The battery contains sulphuric acid,which can cause serious burns.
• If sulphuric acid comes into contactwith eyes, skin or clothing, flush withlarge quantities of water. If acidsplashes into the eyes - seek medicalattention immediately.
IMPORTANT
Only a traditional battery charger should ever be used when charging the battery.
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