Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 116)

Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm without a wiper
blade and it falls onto the windshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! Always position the windshield wiper
arms vertically before folding them away
from the windshield. By doing so, you will
avoid damage to the hood.
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 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
Leaves or snow, for example, may be
obstructing the windshield wiper movement.
The wiper motor has been deactivated.
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.
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Windshield wipers
Lights
and
windshield
wipers