Washer Fluid - Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's Manual

The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
R
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
R
down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal
amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in
accordance with MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1.
The coolant is checked with every
maintenance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop.
i
When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
filled with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion
protection.
Filling capacities
Model
SL 550
SL 63 AMG
SL 65 AMG V12
i
Use antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
according to MB approval 325.0 or 326.0.
Service products and filling capacities
Capacity
Approx. 13.7 US qt
(13.0 l)
Approx. 11.6 US qt
(11.0 l)
Approx. 13.5 US qt
(12.8 l)
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
When handling washer fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
( page 578).
Y
At temperatures above freezing:
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
X
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts
X
water.
At temperatures below freezing:
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
X
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB
WinterFit.
583
Z