Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 358)

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Operation
Vehicle care
Headlamps, tail lamps, side makers,
turn signal lenses
̈ Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo, with plenty of water.
Cleaning the windows and the wiper
blades
̈ Switch on the ignition ( ୴ page 36).
̈ Turn combination switch to wiper
setting II (
୴ page 56).
̈ With wiper arms in vertical position,
switch off the ignition (
୴ page 36).
̈ Fold the wiper arms forward until it
snaps into place.
̈ Clean the wiper blade inserts with a
clean cloth and detergent solution.
̈ Use a clean cloth and window cleaning
solution on all outside and inside glass
surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is recom-
mended.
!
Only use window cleaners that are suit-
able for plastic lamp lenses. Window
cleaners which are not suitable may
damage the plastic lamp lenses of the
headlamps. Therefore, do not use abra-
sives, solvents or cleaners that contain
solvents.
Never apply strong force and use only a
soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning
the lenses. Do not attempt to wipe dirty
lenses with a dry cloth or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage
the lens surface.
!
The windshield wipers must be in a ver-
tical position before folding them away
from the windshield. They could other-
wise damage the hood.
Never open the hood when the wiper
arms are folded forward.
Warning!
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For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch before
cleaning the windshield. Otherwise, the wip-
er motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
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