Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class - Manual (Page 241)

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Operation
Engine compartment
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning* system
Fluid for the windshield washer system and
the headlamp cleaning system is supplied
from the windshield washer reservoir. It
has a capacity of
ț Vehicles without headlamp cleaning
system: approx. 3.2 US qt. (3.0 l).
ț Vehicles with headlamp cleaning
system*: approx. 6.4 US qt. (6.0 l).
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Premix
the windshield washer fluid in a suitable
container.
̈ Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or
commercially available premixed wind-
shield washer solvent/antifreeze, de-
pending on ambient temperatures).
Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
where temperatures may fall below
freezing. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the washer system/reser-
voir.
More information can be found in the
“Technical data” section (
୴ page 338).
1 Washer fluid reservoir
Warning!
G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flam-
mable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it
may ignite. You could be seriously burned.
!
Only use washer fluid which is suitable
for plastic lenses. Improper washer flu-
id can damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.