2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 52

Getting started Driving i To signal minor directional changes, such as changing lanes, press combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The corresponding turn signals will flash three times. Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. ! Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather conditions, always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid ( page 53). ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe location, remove the SmartKey from starter switch before attempting to remove any blockage. The hood must be opened ( page 250) before folding the wiper arms away from the windshield. You could otherwise damage the hood and/or the wiper arm. 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 Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch in direction of arrow 2 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 Combination switch Remove the blockage. Turn the windshield wipers on again. 1 Single wipe Wiping with windshield washer fluid 2 Switching on windshield wipers Switch on the ignition ( page 40). 52