Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual page 119

Replacing the wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Set the windshield wipers to
X
position °.
When the wiper arms have reached a
X
vertical position, turn the SmartKey to
position 0 and remove it from the ignition
lock.
Fold the windshield wiper arms away from
X
the windshield.
Press both release clips ;.
X
Fold wiper blade : in the direction of
X
arrow = away from wiper arm ?.
Remove wiper blade : in the direction of
X
arrow A.
Installing the wiper blades
Windshield wipers
Position new wiper blade : with
X
recess B on lug A.
Fold wiper blade : in the direction of
X
arrow = onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ; engage in bracket ?.
Make sure that wiper blade : is seated
X
correctly.
Fold the wiper arm back onto the
X
windshield.
Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed
For safety reasons, you should remove the
X
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or
Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop
X
button and open the driver's door.
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X
Switch the windshield wipers back on.
X
The windshield wipers are inoperative
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
Select another wiper speed on the
X
combination switch.
Have the windshield wipers checked at a
X
qualified specialist workshop.
The spray nozzles are misaligned
The windshield washer fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits the center of the
windshield. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a
X
qualified specialist workshop.
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