2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 98

96 Power windows Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction of arrow A past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid. If the windshield wipers fail to function at all with the combination switch in position I, Rset the combination switch to the next higher wiper speed the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center i To prevent smears on the windshield or noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with washer fluid every now and then even when it is raining. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see "Washer system and headlamp cleaning system" (Y page 185). For information on cleaning the headlamps with washer fluid, see "Headlamp cleaning system" (Y page 93). Problems with wipers ! If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. For safety reasons, do the following before attempting to remove any blockage: RStop Rhave Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing The windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all windows are located on the driver's door. The switch for operating the passenger-side windows is located on the passenger door. G Observe Safety notes, see page 51. G Warning! When closing the windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. The door windows are equipped with the express operation and automatic reversal function. If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path, the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly. The door windows operate differently when the switch is pulled and held. See the "Closing when a door window is blocked" section for details. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if the switch was pulled past the resistance point and released, by pressing or pulling the respective switch. The closing of the rear side windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch. If a window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the windows by pressing and the vehicle in a safe location. the SmartKey from the starter RRemove switch. or RTurn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the driver's door (with the driver's door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch). the parking brake. blockage. REngage RRemove RTurn the windshield wipers on again.