Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK 300, Operator'S Manual

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Power windows
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Problems with wipers
! 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
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engage the parking brake
before attempting to remove any block-
age.
Remove blockage.
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Turn the windshield wipers on again.
If the windshield wipers fail to function at
all with the combination switch in position
I,
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set the combination switch to the next
higher wiper speed
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have the windshield wipers checked at
the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center
Power windows
Opening and closing
The windows are opened and closed electri-
cally. The switches for all windows are located
on the driver’s door. The switch for operating
the passenger-side windows is located on the
passenger door.
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Warning!
When closing the windows, make sure
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
The door windows are equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If in express operation mode a
door window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path, the automatic reversal
function will stop the door window and
open it slightly.
The door windows operate differently when
the switch is pressed and held. See the
“Closing by pressing and holding the
switch” section for details.
If a window encounters an obstruction that
blocks its path in a circumstance where you
are closing the windows by pressing and
holding button
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on the SmartKey the
automatic reversal function will not oper-
ate.
The closing of the door windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch
or, if the switch was pressed past the resist-
ance point and released, by pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
The closing of the rear side windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch.
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Observe Safety notes, see
page 55.
i You can also open or close the windows
using the SmartKey, see “Summer opening
feature” (
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page 200) and “Convenience
closing feature” (
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page 200).
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After switching off the ignition or remov-
ing the SmartKey from the starter switch,
you can operate the windows until you
open a door. If no door was opened you can
operate the windows for up to 5 minutes.
Controls in detail