Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 217)

! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
i Add windshield washer concentrate, e.g.
MB SummerFit, to the washer fluid all year
round.
Example: washer fluid reservoir
X Mix the windshield washer fluid in a
container beforehand.
X At temperatures above freezing: fill the
washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water
and windshield washer concentrate (e.g.
MB SummerFit).
X At temperatures below freezing: fill the
washer fluid container with a mix of water
and MB SummerFit windshield washer
concentrate. For information on the mixing
ratio, see (
Y page 277) or use the premixed
windshield washer solution with antifreeze
available in specialist stores.
X To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab.
X Add the premixed washer fluid.
X To close: press cap : onto the filler neck
until it engages.
Brake fluid level
!
If you notice that the brake fluid level in
the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
MIN mark or less, check the brake system
immediately for leaks. Also check the
thickness of the brake linings. Visit a
qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Do not add brake fluid. This does not
correct the error.
Only check the brake fluid level when the
vehicle is stationary and on a level surface.
The brake fluid level is correct if it is between
MIN marking ; and MAX marking : on the
brake fluid reservoir.
Maintenance
Service interval display
Service messages
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see separate Maintenance
Booklet).
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
The service interval message informs you of
the next service due date.
If a service due date has been exceeded, you
also hear a warning tone.
The multifunction display shows a service
message for several seconds, e.g.:
Service A In 99999 Miles
Service A Due Now
Service A Exceeded By 99999 Miles
The symbol and the letter indicate which type
of service is due:
¯
Minor service A
± Major service B
The service interval display does not take into
account any periods of time during which the
battery is disconnected.
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