Mercedes-Benz 2007 SLR Mclaren Operator's Manual page 298

Power washer
!
Do not use power washer to clean your
vehicle or the engine.
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades
!
The hood must be opened ( page 250) be-
fore folding the wiper arm away from the wind-
shield. You could otherwise damage the hood
and/or the wiper arms.
!
Never open or close the hood when the wip-
er arms are folded away from the windshield.
You could otherwise damage the hood and/or
the wiper arm.
Warning!
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.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
!
Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They
could tear.
Fold the wiper arm away from the
windshield ( page 361).
You must feel the wiper arm engage in
position.
Clean the wiper blade inserts with a
clean cloth and detergent solution.
Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild win-
dow cleaning solution on all outside
and inside glass surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is
recommended.
G
!
To clean the window interior, do not use a
dry cloth, abrasives, solvents or cleaners con-
taining solvents. Do not touch the inside of the
front, rear or side windows with hard objects
such as an ice scraper or ring. Doing so may
damage the windows.
Vehicle care
!
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.
Cleaning the headlamps
Wipe the headlamp lens with a damp
sponge.
!
Only use windshield washer fluid suitable
for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuitable windshield
washer fluid may cause damage to the plastic
lenses of the headlamps.
Do not use
a dry cloth
abrasive products
solvents
cleaning agents containing solvents
You could otherwise scratch or damage the lens
surface.
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