Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 119)

Replacing the wiper blades
Removing the wiper blades
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Set the windshield wipers to
position °.
X
When the wiper arms have reached a
vertical position, turn the SmartKey to
position 0 and remove it from the ignition
lock.
X Fold the windshield wiper arms away from
the windshield.
X Press both release clips ;.
X Fold wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow = away from wiper arm ?.
X Remove wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow A.
Installing the wiper blades
X Position new wiper blade : with
recess B on lug A.
X Fold wiper blade : in the direction of
arrow = onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips ; engage in bracket ?.
X Make sure that wiper blade : is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield.
Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed
X For safety reasons, you should remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or
X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X
Switch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X Select another wiper speed on the
combination switch.
X
Have the windshield wipers checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
The spray nozzles are misaligned
The windshield washer fluid from the spray
nozzles no longer hits the center of the
windshield. The spray nozzles are misaligned.
X Have the spray nozzles adjusted at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Windshield wipers
117
Lights
and
windshield
wipers
Z