Practical advice

Wipers (replacing the blades)

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Remplacement des balais d’essuie-vitre avant 1
Replacing the front wiper blade 1

  • With the ignition off, raise the wiper arm 2;
  • rotate the blade 1.
Essuie-vitres (remplacement des balais)

Lower the tab 3, pressing on each side A.

Then push the blade forwards B until hook 4 is released.

Refitting

To refit the wiper blade, proceed in reverse order.

Make sure the blade is locked securely in place.

Check the condition of the wiper blades.

Their service life depends on you:

  • clean the blades, windscreen and rear window regularly with soapy water;
  • do not use them when the windscreen or rear window is dry;
  • lift them off the windscreen or rear window when they have not been used for a long time.

 Par temps de gel, assurez-

  • In freezing weather, make sure the wiper blades are not immobilised by frost (risk of engine overheating).
  • Check the condition of the blades.

    Replace them as soon as their effectiveness decreases: approximately once a year.

When replacing a blade, once it has been removed, take care not to let the arm drop onto the glass: risk of breaking the glass.

Balai d’essuie-vitre arrière 5
Rear wiper blade 5

  • With the ignition off, raise the wiper arm 6;
  • remove the blade 5 by pulling it.

Refitting

To refit the wiper blade, proceed in reverse order.

Make sure the blade is locked securely in place.

Par temps de gel, assurez-

  • In freezing weather, make sure the wiper blades are not immobilised by frost (risk of engine overheating).
  • Check the condition of the blades.

    Replace them as soon as their effectiveness decreases: approximately once a year.

When replacing a blade, once it has been removed, take care not to let the arm drop onto the glass: risk of breaking the glass.

Check the condition of the wiper blades.

Their service life depends on you:

  • clean the blades, windscreen and rear window regularly with soapy water;
  • do not use them when the windscreen or rear window is dry;
  • lift them off the windscreen or rear window when they have not been used for a long time.

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