Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Windshield washer system andheadlamp cleaning system - Checking and adding other serviceproducts - Engine compartment - Maintenance and care - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Windshield washer system andheadlamp cleaning system

The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system.

products must match. You should, therefore, only use products that have been Vehicle components and their service products must match. You should, therefore, only use products that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Information on tested and approved products can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).

WARNING Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly 
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of At temperatures below freezing: always fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water and windshield washer concentrate (e.g. MB WinterFit). There is otherwise a risk of damaging the windshield washer system/headlamp cleaning system.

is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable Only use washer fluid concentrate which is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable washer fluid concentrate could damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps.

the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the level sensor may be damaged.

Add windshield washer concentrate, e.g.

MB SummerFit, to the washer fluid all year round.

Example: washer fluid reservoir

Example: washer fluid reservoir

Mix the windshield washer fluid in a container beforehand.
At temperatures above freezing: fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water and windshield washer concentrate (e.g. MB SummerFit).
At temperatures below freezing: fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water and windshield washer concentrate (e.g.

MB WinterFit). Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temperature. For information on the mixing ratio.

To open: pull cap 1 upwards by the tab.
Add the premixed washer fluid.
To close: press cap 1 onto the filler neck until it engages.

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