Washer Fluid - Mercedes-Benz 2013 C-Class Coupe Owner's Manual

the coolant during operation will be approx-
imately 130 †.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
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cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -37 †.
not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
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down to -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be
dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosion inhibitor.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accord-
ance with MB Specifications for Service Prod-
ucts 310.1.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
i The coolant is checked at every mainte-
nance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Windscreen washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Windscreen 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 windscreen washer con-
centrate 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.
Service products and capacities
! Do not use distilled or de-ionised water in
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and
WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the
spraying nozzles could become blocked.
When handling washer fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
( Y page 372).
At temperatures above freezing:
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Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit.
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Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts
water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper-
ature.
Down to Ò10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to
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2 parts water.
Down to Ò20 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to
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1 part water.
Down to Ò29 †: mix 2 parts MB WinterFit
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to 1 part water.
i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round.
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