2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR windshield wipers

291 Operation
Vehicle care
Wiper blades

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.

Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield (
page 348).
You must feel the wiper arm engage in
position. You can now clean the wiper
blade.

Clean the wiper blade insert with a
clean cloth and detergent solution.

After cleaning the wiper blade, fold the
windshield wipers back again before
turning the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
!The hood must be opened
(page 243) before folding the wiper
arm away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the hood
and/or the wiper arms.
!Never open or close the hood when the
wiper arms are folded away from the
windshield. You could otherwise dam-
age the hood and/or the wiper arm. Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch
before cleaning the wiper blades. Otherwise
the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and
cause injury.
!Fold the windshield wiper arms back
onto the windshield before turning the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.

292 OperationVehicle careWindow cleaning

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.

Fold the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield (
page 348).
You must feel the wiper arm engage in
position. You can now clean the wind-
shield.

Use a window cleaning solution on all
glass surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is recom-
mended.

After cleaning the windshield, fold the
windshield wipers back again before
turning the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
!The hood must be opened
(page 243) before folding the wiper
arm away from the windshield. You
could otherwise damage the hood
and/or the wiper arms.
!Never open or close the hood when the
wiper arms are folded away from the
windshield. You could otherwise dam-
age the hood and/or the wiper arm. Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch
before cleaning the windshield. Otherwise
the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and
cause injury.
!Fold the windshield wiper arms back
onto the windshield before turning the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.

391 Index
A
ABS 79, 385
Indicator lamp 29, 297
Messages in the multifunction
display 306
ABS/ESP
Warning lamp 29, 296
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 173
Accessory weight 278
Accident
In case of 55
ACL 385
Messages in the multifunction
display 308
Activating
Air circulation mode 188
Air conditioning (cooling) 192
Anti-theft alarm system 91
Central locking (control system) 135
ESP 84
Exterior headlamps 51
Exterior lamps 106
Headlamps 51
High beams 109
Immobilizer 58, 90Manual gearshift program 175
Rear window defroster 181
Residual heat 190
Tow-away alarm 92
Windshield wipers 53
Adding
Coolant 249
Engine oil 248
Additional turn signals (exterior
mirror) 347
Adjusting
Air distribution 187
Air volume 186
Mirrors 43
Seat angle 42
Seat fore and aft 42
Seat height 42
Seats 41
Steering column height 43
Steering column length 43
Steering wheel 42
Air conditioner refrigerant 377
Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 192
Turning on 192
Air pressure 278Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 188
Air volume adjustment 186
Airbags 63
Children 64
Front 68
Head-thorax 68, 69
Knee 68
Passenger 68
Airbrake 31, 87
Automatic mode 89
Emergency braking 89
Manual mode 88
Message in the multifunction
display 318
Test Mode 88
Warning lamp 29, 301
Alarm
Audible 78, 90
Canceling 91, 93
Visual 90
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 376, 381
Antiglare
Automatic 179

394 IndexCenter air vents 31
Center console
Lower part 32
Upper part 31
Center storage compartment 201
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 129
Central locking
Automatic 103
Central locking switch 31, 103
Switching on/off (control
system) 135
Unlocking from inside 103
Changing
Bulbs 346
CDs 156
Charging the batteries (vehicle) 355
Battery charger 356Checking
Brake fluid 241
Coolant level 241, 249
Engine oil level 241
Tire inflation pressure 242
Vehicle lighting 242
Washer reservoir level 242
Child safety
Airbags 64
Automatic child seat recognition 75
Infant and child restraint systems 62
Cigarette lighter 202
Cleaning
Headlamps 178, 293
Vehicle 290
Windows 292
Windshield 53
Wiper blades 291Cleaning tires 255
Clearing
Service display 286
Clock 128
Closing
Hood 246
Trunk lid 102
Windows 193, 194
Windows with SmartKey 195
Cockpit 26, 386
Cold tire inflation pressure 278
Combination switch 27, 51, 109
High beam flasher 51
Windshield wipers 52
Comfort
Shift program mode 173
Compact guide 341
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 237

407 Index
Settings
Factory (SmartKey) 98
Menus and submenus 119
Resetting all (control system) 126
Selective, SmartKey 98
Settings menu
Functions in 125
Individual vehicle settings 125
Submenus 126
Shift program mode
Comfort 173
Manual 173
Sport 173
Shift program mode selector switch
Automatic transmission 173
Shifting
Gear selector lever 167
Gear selector lever positions 171
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 169
Side air vents 31
Side marker lamp
Rear 347Side windows
Cleaning 292
Sidewall 280
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 53
Single wipe 53
Slipping on/off
Dust cover 223
SmartKey 96
Checking the batteries 99
Global locking 98
Global unlocking 98
Messages in the multifunction
display 339
Opening and closing the windows
with 195
Restoring to factory setting 99
Selective setting 98
Unlocking the trunk lid 99
Snow chains 285
Soft keys
Audio system 146
Spare parts service 364Speed
Setting current 198
Speed settings
Cruise control 199
Speedometer
Setting units 129
Sport
Shift program mode 173
SRS 389
Indicator lamp 29, 302
Standing water
Driving instructions 236
Start button 48
Starter battery 250, 354
Starter switch 27, 40
Starting difficulties 49
Starting the engine 48
Steering column
Height adjustment 43
Length adjustment 43
Steering wheel 42
Adjusting 42
Buttons 30

408 IndexSteering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 174
Warning lamp 301
Storage compartment
Armrest 200
Center 201
Rear 201
Storage compartments 200
Message in the multifunction
display 339
Storing tires 255
Submenus
For settings 119
In control system 121
Instrument cluster 128
Lighting 130
Resetting functions 126
Selecting 126
Settings menus 126
Vehicle 134
Sun visors 180Switching off
Audio system 146
Automatic central locking (control
system) 135
Delayed (exterior lamps) 132
Engine 58
Hazard warning flasher 110
Headlamps 57
Switching on
Audio system 146
Automatic central locking (control
system) 135
ESP 84
Front fog lamps 108
Hazard warning flasher 110
Headlamps 51
High beams 109
Rear fog lamp 109
Windshield wipers 53
Symbol
Engine oil temperature 301
Synchronizing
Power windows 196T
Tachometer
Displaying gear range 170
Overspeed range 115
Technical data 362
Electrical system 372
Engine 368
Engine power output 368
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 375
Main dimensions 373
Poly-V-belt 367
Rims and tires 369
Weights 374
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 382
Tele Aid 207, 389
Emergency call button 33
Emergency calls 209
Information 212
Initiating an emergency call
manually 210
Messages in the multifunction
display 309
Roadside Assistance 211
SOS button 210
Tele Aid system 208

412 IndexW
Warning sounds
Driver’s seat belt 69
Parking brake 50
Warranty coverage 365
Washer fluid
Message in the multifunction
display 339
Washer reservoir level
Checking 242
Washing the vehicle 289
Wear pattern (tires) 281
Wheels
Tires and wheels 253Windows
Automatic opening 194
Closing 193, 194, 195
Closing fully 194
Closing with SmartKey 195
Express-open 194
Opening 193, 194, 195
Opening fully 194
Opening with SmartKey 195
Stopping 195
Synchronizing power windows 196
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Refilling washer fluid 251
Washer fluid 251
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 382
Windshield washer fluid
Refilling 251
Wiping with 53Windshield wipers 27, 52
Fast wiper speed 53
Replacing the wiper blades 348
Single wipe 53
Switching on 53
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 53
Winter driving
Snow chains 285
Tires* 284
Winter driving instructions 235
Winter tires* 284
Wiper blade
Replacing 348
Wiper blades
Cleaning 291
Wiping
Interval 53
With windshield washer fluid 53