Mercedes-Benz 2006 SLR Unlimited Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Driving
Single wipe
̈ Press combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow 1.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
̈ Press combination switch in direction
of arrow 1 past the resistance point.
The windshield wipers operate with
washer fluid.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system”
(
page 252).
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To prevent smears on the windshield,
wipe with windshield washer fluid every
now and then even when it is raining.
!
If anything blocks the windshield
wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch
them off immediately.
ț For safety reasons, stop the vehicle
in a safe location, withdraw
SmartKey from starter switch
before attempting to remove any
blockage.
ț The hood must be opened
(
page 244) before folding the
wiper arms away from the wind-
shield. You could otherwise dam-
age the hood and/or the wiper arm.
ț Remove blockage.
ț Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in switch position I,
ț set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed
ț have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center