Mercedes-Benz GLE 2022 Operator's Manual page 52

50 Quick start and Tips
Notes on windscreen washer fluid
Observe the notes on operating fluids
( page 786).
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& WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury due to
windscreen washer concentrate
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flam-
mable. It could ignite if it comes into contact
with hot engine component parts or the
exhaust system.
Make sure that no windscreen washer
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concentrate spills out next to the filler
opening.
* NOTE Damage to the exterior lighting due
to unsuitable windscreen washer fluid
Unsuitable windscreen washer fluids may
damage the plastic surface of the exterior
lighting.
Only use windscreen washer fluids which
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are also suitable for use on plastic surfa-
ces, e.g. MB SummerFit or MB WinterFit.
* NOTE Blocked spray nozzles caused by
mixing windscreen washer fluids
Do not mix MB SummerFit and MB Win-
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terFit with other windscreen washer flu-
ids.
Do not use distilled or de-ionised water. Other-
wise, the fill level sensor may be triggered errone-
ously.
Recommended windscreen washer fluid:
above freezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit
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below freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit
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For the correct mixing ratio, refer to the informa-
tion on the antifreeze container.
Mix washer fluid with windscreen washer fluid all
year round.
F167 0009 02
Topping up the windscreen washer system
& DANGER Risk of fatal injuries when carry-
ing out maintenance work during the
charging process
During the charging process, the high-voltage
on-board electrical system is under high volt-
age.
Do not perform any maintenance work
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during the charging process.
& WARNING Risk of burns when opening the
bonnet
If you open the bonnet in the event of an over-
heated engine or fire in the engine compart-
ment, the following situations may occur:
You may come into contact with hot gases.
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You may come into contact with other
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escaping hot operating fluids.
Before opening the bonnet, allow the
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engine to cool down.