Windshield washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system
G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If windshield washer concentrate
gets onto hot components of the engine or
the exhaust system, it can ignite. There is a
risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that windshield washer concen-
trate is not spilled in the vicinity of the filler
neck.
Example: washer fluid reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir for the windshield
washer system has a capacity of approx-
imately 4.2 US gal (16 liters).
When the washer fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir is too low, the on-board computer
displays a gray event window with the
¦
symbol (
Y
page 85).
Add a washer fluid concentrate according to
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products Sheet No. 371.0 throughout the
entire year. Adjust the mixing ratio to suit the
outside temperature.
At temperatures above freezing, use a washer
concentrate for the summer to prevent smear-
ing. If there is a risk of frost, use a washer fluid
concentrate for winter to prevent the water
from freezing on the windshield.
X
Mix the washer fluid to the appropriate mix-
ing ratio in a container beforehand.
X
Unscrew and remove cap
:
of the washer
fluid reservoir.
X
Refill the washer fluid reservoir.
X
Replace cap
:
and screw it on.
Replacing the wiper blades
G
WARNING
If the windshield wipers begin to move while
you are changing the wiper blades, you
could be trapped by the wiper arm. There is
a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
ignition before changing the wiper blades.
!
Only hold the wiper blade by the wiper
arm. You could otherwise damage the wiper
rubber.
!
Never open the front flap when a wiper
arm is folded out. Otherwise, you can dam-
age the front flap.
Do not fold the wiper arm onto the wind-
shield without a wiper blade. You can other-
wise damage the windshield.
Wiper blades are wear parts. Change the wiper
blades every six months, ideally in the spring
and autumn. Otherwise, the windshield and
rear window will not be wiped properly.
Example: windshield wipers in maintenance posi-
tion
Vehicles with safety bars: before the wiper
blades can be replaced the windshield wipers
must be moved to the maintenance position.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Switch on the windshield wipers.
X
Switch off the ignition when the windshield
wipers are in the maintenance position.
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Maintenance
Mainten
ance
and
care
