Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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Getting started
Driving
The combination switch resets automati-
cally after major steering wheel move-
ments. Windshield wipers
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.
Combination switch
1
Switching on windshield wipers
2
Single wipe
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
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Switch on the ignition (
컄
page 40).
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To signal minor directional changes such as
changing lanes, press combination switch only
to point of resistance and release.
The corresponding turn signals will flash three
times.
!
Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on
a windshield might scratch the glass and/or
damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on
a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the
windshield wipers in dry weather conditions,
always operate the windshield wipers with
windshield washer fluid (
컄
page 60).
!
If anything blocks the windshield wipers
(leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off imme-
diately.
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For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in a safe
location and
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remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch
or
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turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button and
open the driver’s door (with the driver’s
door open, the starter switch is in
position
0 , same as with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch)
before attempting to remove any blockage.
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Remove blockage.
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Turn the windshield wipers on again.