2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 319

Practical hints Flat tire Removing wiper blades ! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. X Installing wiper blades X X X Flat tire Safety notes G Warning! The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of the road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a spare wheel mounted. Adapt your driving style accordingly. The spare wheel is for temporary use only. When driving with spare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact the nearest authorized MercedesBenz Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel. Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. Do not switch off the ESP® when a spare wheel is mounted. Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm in opposite direction of arrow. Rotate the wiper blade into position parallel to the wiper arm. Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. Make sure you hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps into place. ! Make sure the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. X X Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to wiper arm. Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer. Z 317