Windshield/Rear Window Washer; System And Headlamp Cleaning; System - Mercedes-Benz 2008 R 320 CDI 4MATIC Operator's Manual

Operation
Engine compartment

Windshield/rear window washer

system and headlamp cleaning

system*

The windshield washer reservoir is located
in the engine compartment.
1 Cap
2 Windshield washer reservoir
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Fluid for the windshield/rear window
washer system and the headlamp cleaning
system* is supplied from the windshield
washer reservoir. It has a capacity
of 8.0 US qt (7.6 l).
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.
Use the tab to pull cap 1 upwards.
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit"
and water (or commercially
available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze, depending on
ambient temperatures).
!
Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
where temperatures may fall below freezing
point. Failure to do so could result in damage to
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the washer system/reservoir.
!
Only use washer fluid which is suitable for
plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can
damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
For more information, see "Windshield and
headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio"
( page 544).