Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK-Class, Owner'S Manual

Page: 208 / 273

Troubleshooting
205
Headlamps and turn signals
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The headlamps or the turn signals
in the exterior mirrors are misted
up on the inside.
Air humidity is very high.
X
Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The headlamps are demisted after a short distance.
The headlamp housing is not
sealed and moisture has been
able to enter.
X
Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
Windscreen wipers
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The windscreen wipers are jam-
med.
Leaves or snow, for example, may
be obstructing the windscreen
wiper movement. The wiper
motor has been deactivated.
X
For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X
Switch the windscreen wipers back on.
The windscreen wipers fail com-
pletely.
The windscreen wiper drive is
malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X
Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Practical advice
171_AKB; 3; 4, en-GB
vpfaff7,
2007-11-13T10:50:25+01:00 - Seite 205