Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system
Both the windshield and headlamp washer
systems are supplied from the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of
approx.
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6.4 US qt (6.0 l) in vehicles with head-
lamp cleaning system*
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3.2 US qt (3.0 l) in vehicles without
headlamp cleaning system
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Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or con-
centrate and commercially available
premixed windshield washer sol-
vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperatures). Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing point use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and water:
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1 part “S” to 100 parts water
[40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 liters) water]
For temperatures below freezing point use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent/antifreeze:
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1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
[40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 liters) solvent].
Warning!
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Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You can be seriously burned.