2003 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 48

Getting started Driving Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed ! Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be damaged as a result. The switch should not be left in intermittent setting as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine started. Dust that accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. Single wipe Press switch briefly in the direction of arrow 1. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Wiping with windshield washer fluid Push switch in the direction of arrow 1 past the resistance point. The windshield wiper operates with washer fluid. ! If leaves, snow, etc. block the windshield wipers, switch off the wipers. For safety reasons, withdraw key from starter switch. Remove blockage. Turn the windshield wipers on again. If windshield wipers fail to function at all in switch position I, Set the combination switch to the next highest wiper speed. Have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i The intermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield. Wiping will not occur with a door open. 48