Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System - Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Operator's Manual

Operation
Engine compartment
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*
The washer fluid reservoir is located on the
left-hand side of the engine compartment
when looking in the direction of travel. It
supplies the windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system with wash-
er fluid.
1 Cap
Fluid for the windshield washer system and
the headlamp cleaning system is supplied
from the windshield washer reservoir. It
has a capacity of approximately 6.34 US qt
(6.0 l).
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During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit" to
water. Premix the windshield washer fluid
in a suitable container.
Warning!
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.
To open washer fluid reservoir: Pull
tab of cap 1 upward.
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or
commercially available premixed wind-
shield washer solvent/antifreeze, de-
pending on ambient temperatures).
!
Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
where temperatures may fall below freezing
point. Failure to do so could result in damage to
the washer system/reservoir.
To close washer fluid reservoir:
Press cap 1 onto filler hole until it en-
gages.
!
Only use washer fluid which is suitable for
plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can dam-
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age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
For more information, see "Windshield
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system*" ( page 486).