Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL 1993, Owner'S Manual

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Windshield Washer Fluid Mixing
Ratio
For temperatures above freezing:
MB Windshield Washer
Concentrate ” S ” and water
1 part ” S ” to 100 parts water
(40 ml ” S ” to 1 gallon water).
For temperature below freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concen­
trate ” S ” and commercially
available premixed windshield
washer solvent/antifreeze
1 part ” S ” to 100 parts solvent
(40 ml ” S ” to 1 gallon solvent).
Windshield Wiper Smears
If the windshield wiper smears the
windshield, even during rain,
activate the washer system as
often as necessary. The fluid in
the washer reservoir should be
mixed in the correct ratio.
Blocked Windshield Wiper
If the windshield wiper becomes
blocked (for example, due to
snow), switch off the wiper motor.
For safety reasons before re­
moving ice or snow, remove key
from steering lock. Remove
blockage.
Activate combination switch again
(key in steering lock position 1).
Emergency Operation of
Windshield Wiper
In case of windshield wiper mal­
function in switch positions I or III,
turn combination switch to wiper
setting II.
Flave the system checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
as soon as possible.
Signaling Turns with Hazard
Warning Flasher in Use
For example, when the vehicle is
being towed (key in steering lock
turned to position 2):
With hazard warning flasher on,
activate combination switch for left
or right turn signal - only the
selected turn signal will blink.
Upon canceling the turn signal,
the hazard warning flasher will
operate again.
Turn Signal Failure
If one of the turn signals fails, the
turn signal indicator system
flashes and sounds at a faster
than normal rate. In addition, the
exterior lamp failure indicator will
come on.