Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system

The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system.

products must match. You should, Vehicle components and their service products must match. You should, therefore, only use products that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).

WARNING
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of At temperatures below freezing: always fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water and windshield washer concentrate (e.g. MB WinterFit). There is otherwise a risk of damaging the windshield washer system/headlamp cleaning system.

is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable Only use washer fluid concentrate which is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable washer fluid concentrate could damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps.

the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the level sensor may be damaged.

all year Add windshield washer concentrate, e.g. MB SummerFit, to the washer fluid all year round.

Example: washer fluid reservoir
Example: washer fluid reservoir

container beforehand. Mix the windshield washer fluid in a container beforehand.

washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water At temperatures above freezing: fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water and windshield washer concentrate (e.g.

MB SummerFit).

washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water At temperatures below freezing: fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water and windshield washer concentrate (e.g.

MB WinterFit). Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temperature. For information on the mixing ratio.

Add the premixed washer fluid. To open: pull cap 1 upwards by the tab.

To close: press cap 1 onto the filler neck Add the premixed washer fluid.

until it engages. To close: press cap 1 onto the filler neck until it engages.

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