Mercedes-Benz 2005 C-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
Engine compartment
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*
Fluid for the windshield washer system and
the headlamp cleaning system* is supplied
from the windshield washer reservoir. It
has a capacity of:
ț 3.2 US qt. (3 l) in vehicles without
headlamp cleaning system*.
ț 6.4 US qt. (6 l) in vehicles with head-
lamp cleaning system*.
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Premix
the windshield washer fluid in a suitable
container.
̈ 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.
For more information, see “Windshield
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system” (
page 435).
1 Washer fluid reservoir cap
Warning! G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flam-
mable. Do not spill washer
solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, be-
cause it may ignite and burn. You could be
seriously burned.
!
Only use washer fluid which is suitable
for plastic lenses. Improper washer
fluid can damage the plastic lenses of
the headlamps.