Blocked Windshield Wiper; Windshield Wiper Smears; Windshield And Headlamp Washer Fluid Mixing Ratio - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Instruments
Operation
and controls
Combination switch

Blocked windshield wiper

If the windshield wiper becomes blocked (for example,
due to snow), switch off the wiper.
For safety reasons before removing ice or snow, remove
key from steering lock. Remove blockage.
Activate combination switch again (key in steering lock
position 1).

Windshield wiper smears

If the windshield wiper smears the windshield, even
during rain, activate the washer system as often as
necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be
mixed in the correct ratio.
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
Practical hints Car care
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Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio

For temperatures above freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and water
1 part "S" to 100 parts water
(40 ml "S" to 1 gallon water).
For temperature below freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "S" and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze.
1 part "S" to 100 parts solvent
(40 ml "S" to 1 gallon solvent).
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