Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 363)

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Operation
Engine compartment
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system*
The windshield washer reservoir is located
in the engine compartment.
1 Cap
2 Windshield washer reservoir
Fluid for the windshield/rear window
washer system and the headlamp cleaning
system* is supplied from the windshield
washer reservoir. It has a capacity
of 8.0 US qt (7.6 l).
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to
water. Premix the windshield washer fluid
in a suitable container.
̈ Use the tab to pull cap 1 upwards.
̈ Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”
and water (or commercially
available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze, depending on
ambient temperatures).
For more information, see “Windshield and
headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio”
(
୴ page 544).
Warning!
G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.
!
Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
where temperatures may fall below freezing
point. Failure to do so could result in damage to
the washer system/reservoir.
!
Only use washer fluid which is suitable for
plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can
damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps.