2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 49
2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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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 (interval dependent on wetness of windshield) ! 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 is started. Dust that accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades 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. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system" ( page 261). II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed (Canada only: goes to setting II when the car is standing still) i The intermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield. Wiping will not occur with a door open. 48