2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 317

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades X X Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 2 and turn clockwise until it engages. Place bulb socket 2 back into the housing and turn it clockwise until it engages. License plate lamps Replacing wiper blades Safety notes G Warning! For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury. G Warning! Wiper blades are components that are subject to wear and tear. Replace the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall. Otherwise the windows will not be properly wiped. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic conditions and could cause an accident. ! To avoid damage to the hood the wiper arms should only be folded forward when in the vertical position. ! Never open the hood when a wiper arm is folded forward. Hold on to the wiper when folding a wiper arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield. Parking and standing lamp bulb X X X X Turn bulb socket 4 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 4. Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 4. Place bulb socket 4 back into the housing and turn clockwise until it engages. 1 Screws 2 Lamp cover X X Switch off the ignition. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M. Open the trunk. Loosen both screws 1. Remove lamp cover 2. Replace the bulb. Reinstall lamp cover 2. Retighten screws 1. Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp unit Since replacing bulbs in the tail lamp unit is a technically highly demanding process, we recommend to have them replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X X X X X X Z 315