Mercedes-Benz 2007 SLR Mclaren Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Driving
Windshield wipers
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.
Combination switch
1 Single wipe
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
2 Switching on windshield wipers
̈ Switch on the ignition ( page 40).
Switching on windshield wipers
̈ Turn the combination switch in direc-
tion of arrow 2 to the desired position,
depending on the intensity of the rain.
0 Windshield wipers off
I Intermittent wiping
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed
i
To signal minor directional changes, such as
changing lanes, press combination switch to
point of resistance only and release. The corre-
sponding turn signals will flash three times.
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on
a windshield might scratch the glass and/or
damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on
a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the
wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate
the windshield wipers with windshield washer
fluid (
page 53).
!
If anything blocks the windshield wipers
(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off
immediately.
ț For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe
location, remove the SmartKey from starter
switch before attempting to remove any
blockage.
ț The hood must be opened ( page 250) be-
fore folding the wiper arms away from the
windshield. You could otherwise damage the
hood and/or the wiper arm.
ț Remove the 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