Notes On Windshield Washer Fluid - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

348 Technical data
& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compart‐
ment, it may ignite.
Allow the engine to cool down before
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adding antifreeze.
Make sure that no antifreeze spills out
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next to the filler opening.
Thoroughly clean off any antifreeze
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from component parts before starting
the vehicle.
* NOTE Damage caused by incorrect cool‐
ant
Only add coolant that has been pre‐
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mixed with the required antifreeze pro‐
tection.
Further information on coolant
In the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for
R
Operating Fluids 310.1, e.g. online at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
At a qualified specialist workshop
R
* NOTE Overheating at high outside tem‐
peratures
If an inappropriate coolant is used, the
engine cooling system is not sufficiently pro‐
tected against overheating and corrosion at
high outside temperatures.
Always use an appropriate coolant.
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Have the coolant regularly changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
The proportion of corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze
concentrate in the engine cooling system should
be:
A minimum of 50% (antifreeze protection
R
down to approximately -35 °F (-37 °C))
A maximum of 55% (antifreeze protection
R
down to -49 °F (-45 °C))
Filling capacities
Model Filling capacity
All models 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)

Notes on windshield washer fluid

Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 344).
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& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
windshield washer concentrate
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. It could ignite if it comes into
contact with hot engine component parts or
the exhaust system.
Make sure that no windshield washer
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concentrate spills out next to the filler
opening.