Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Owner's Manual page 184

!
SL 600: open only the cover of expansion
tank 1. Never open the cover between the
two charge-air coolers. This can damage
the engine.
You will find further information about coolant
in the "Technical data" section
( page 304).
Y
Windscreen washer system/head-
lamp cleaning system*
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment on the right when
viewed in the direction of travel. The head-
lamp cleaning system is also supplied from
the washer fluid reservoir.
Cover
1
* optional
Add windscreen washer concentrate to the
X
washer fluid all year round.
G Risk of fire
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windscreen washer
concentrate is being handled.
Use
a windscreen washer fluid additive
R
such as MB Summerwash to prevent
smearing (for temperatures above freez-
ing).
a windscreen washer fluid additive with
R
antifreeze properties such as MB Winter-
wash (if there is a risk of frost).
Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
X
tainer beforehand. Adapt the mixing ratio
to the outside temperatures.
!
Only use windscreen washer fluid which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit-
able windscreen washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lamp lenses of the head-
lamps.
Engine compartment
To open: pull cap 1 upwards by the tab.
X
To close: press cap 1 onto the filler neck
X
until it clicks into place.
Operation
Z
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