2011 Mercedes GLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 115

Windshield wipers X X 113 Insert the connector. Close the side trim panel (Y page 112). License plate lamp window can scratch the glass if wiping takes place when the windshield/rear window is dry. If it is necessary to switch on the windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, always use washer fluid when operating the windshield wipers. X X Switch off the lights. Open the tailgate. X Press lug ; of license plate lamp : in the direction of the arrow and remove license plate lamp lens :. X Remove license plate lamp lens :. X Replace the bulb. X Insert license plate lamp lens : and press it in until it engages. Switching the windshield wipers on/ off Windshield wipers Important safety notes 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 wiped properly. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic conditions and could cause an accident. Combination switch 1 $ Windshield wipers off 2 Ä Intermittent wipe, low11 3 Å Intermittent wipe, high12 4 ° Continuous wipe, slow 5 ¯ Continuous wipe, fast B í Single wipe/ î to wipe the ! Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry, as this could damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust that has collected on the windshield/rear 11 Rain 12 Rain windshield using washer fluid Switch the ignition on. X Turn the combination switch to the corresponding position. X i When you stop the vehicle, the wipers wipe more slowly. sensor set to low sensitivity. sensor set to high sensitivity. Z Lights and windshield wipers ! If the windshield wipers leave smears on the windscreen after the vehicle has been washed in an automatic car wash, wax or other residues may be the reason for this. Clean the windshield using washer fluid after washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash.