2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE wiper fluid

49 Getting started
Driving
Switching on windshield wipers
Turn the combination switch to the de-
sired position depending on the inten-
sity of the rain.
0Windshield wipers off
IIntermittent wiping
IINormal wiper speed
IIIFast wiper speed
Single wipe

Press combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow1.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.Wiping with windshield washer fluid

Push combination switch in the direc-
tion of arrow1 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 289).
iThe intermittent wiping interval is de-
pendent on wetness of windshield.
Wiping will not occur with a door open.
!Do not leave windshield wipers in inter-
mittent setting when the vehicle is tak-
en to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Wipers will oper-
ate in the presence of water sprayed on
the windshield, and wipers may be
damaged as a result.
The switch should not be left in inter-
mittent setting as the wipers will wipe
the windshield once every time the en-
gine is started. Dust that accumulates
on the windshield might scratch the
glass and/or damage the wiper blades
when wiping occurs on a dry wind-
shield.
!If anything blocks the windshield wip-
ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off
immediately.

For safety reasons,

turn off the engine by turning
the SmartKey to position 0 and
withdraw SmartKey from starter
switch
or


429 Index
Switching on
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 149
ESP 80
Front fog lamps 122
Front lamps 119
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 47
High beams 123
Parking lamps 119
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Rear fog lamp 122
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Trunk lid opening limiter*
(control system) 149
Windshield wipers 48Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 137
Synchronizing
Power windows 213
Sliding/pop-up roof 349
Sliding/pop-up roof* 217T
Tachometer 23, 128
Overspeed range 128
Tail lamps
Cleaning 300
Replacing bulbs 351, 356
Tar stains 299
Technical data 390
Brake fluid 390
Coolant 388
Coolants 392
Electrical system 385
Engine 380
Engine oil 390
Engine oil additives 390
Fuel requirements 391
Fuels 388
Gasoline additives 391
Lubricants 388
Main dimensions 386
Premium unleaded gasoline 391
Rims and tires 381
Weights 387
Windshield and headlamp
washer* system 389, 394

433 Index
Vehicle jack 339
Vehicle lighting
Checking 280
Vehicle tool kit 337
Alignment bolt 337
Removing 337
Spare fuses 337
Towing eye bolt 337
Vehicle jack 337
Wheel bolts 337
Wheel wrench 337
Vehicle washing 300
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 402
Voice control system* 402
Hands-free microphone 27W
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 229
Distronic* 223
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 377
Washer fluid see
Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 298
Wear pattern (tires) 293
Weights 387
Wheel bolts
For Minispare wheel 342
Wheel change
Tightening torque 362
Wheels
Rotating 293
Tires and wheels 290
Window curtain airbags 64
Windows see Side windowsWindshield
Defogging 176
Refilling washer fluid 289
Replacing wiper blades 357
Washer fluid 289, 394
Washer system 394
Windshield washer fluid 394
Message in display 336
Mixing ratio 394
Refilling 289
Wiping with 49
Windshield washer system 394
Windshield wipers 48, 166
Fast wiper speed 49
Intermittent wiping 49
Replacing wiper blades 357
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with
windshield washer fluid 49
Winter driving 294
Block heater* 295
Snow chains 295
Tires 294

434 IndexWinter driving instructions 273
Winter tires 294
Wiper blades
Cleaning 302
Installing 357
Removing 357
Replacing 357
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 49
Interval 49
With windshield washer fluid 49
Wood trims
Cleaning 304X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 397