2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class wiper fluid

Tightening torque ........................... 334
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 335
Wind screen
Inserting and removing .................... 89
Preparing for installation .................. 89
see AIRGUIDE
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 131
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 279
Notes ............................................. 351
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................2 40
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 118
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 310
Slippery road surfaces ................... 167
Snow chains .................................. 311
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 310
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 310
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 118
Replacing ....................................... 118
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 86
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z
ZONE functionSwitching on/off ........................... 130
20Index

Changing the rear bulbs
Backup Light
XSwitch off the lights.
XMake sure that the roof is closed.
XOpen the trunk.
XTurn and pull out buffer stop ;.
XUnclip catch:for side paneling =.
XReach upwards into side paneling =,
loosen and pull downwards until holder ?
of the backup lamp is easily accessible.
XPull out bulb holder ?.
XPull out the bulb.
XInsert the new bulb into bulb holder ?.
XInsert holder?until it engages.
Xre-install side paneling =precisely.
XClip in catch :for side paneling =.
XPush in and tighten buffer stop ;.
Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers
on/off
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the wind-
shield wipers.
!If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash.
!Intermittent wiping with rain sensor: due
to optical influences and the windshield
becoming dirty in dry weather conditions,
the windshield wipers may be activated
inadvertently. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the
windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
Combination switch
1
$ Windshield wiper off
2ÄIntermittent wipe, low (rain sensor
set to low sensitivity)
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Z

3ÅIntermittent wipe, high (rain sensor
set to high sensitivity)
4° Continuous wipe, slow
5¯Continuous wipe, fast
BíSingle wipe/î Wipes the wind-
shield using washer fluid
XSwitch on the ignition.
XTurn the combination switch to the corre-
sponding position.
In the ÄorÅ position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically accord-
ing to the intensity of the rain. In the Å
position, the rain sensor is more sensitive
than in the Äposition, causing the wind-
shield wiper to wipe more frequently.
If the wiper blades are worn, the windshield
will no longer be wiped properly. This could
prevent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions.
Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touch only the wiper
arm of the wiper.
!Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the wind-
shield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without a
wiper blade back onto the windshield.
Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!Always position the windshield wiper
arms vertically before folding them away
from the windshield. By doing so, you will
avoid damage to the hood.
Replacing the wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (
Ypage 139).
XSet the windshield wiper to position °.
XWhen the wiper arms have reached the ver-
tical position, turn the SmartKey to position
0 and remove it from the ignition lock
(
Ypage 139).
XFold the windshield wiper arms away from
the windshield.
XPress both release clips ;.
XFold wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow =away from wiper arm ?.
XRemove wiper blade:in the direction of
arrow A.
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Problems with the windshield wipers
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The windshield wipers
are jammed.Leaves or snow, for example, may be obstructing the windshield
wiper movement. The wiper motor has been deactivated.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the SmartKey from the
ignition lock.
or
XSwitch off the engine using the Start/Stop button and open the driver's door.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.
XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers
fail completely.The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
XSelect another wiper speed on the combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The windshield washer
fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits
the center of the wind-
shield.The spray nozzles are misaligned.
XHave the spray nozzles adjusted at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
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