2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 363

Operation Engine compartment Windshield/rear window washer system and headlamp cleaning system* The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment. Fluid for the windshield/rear window washer system and the headlamp cleaning system* is supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. It has a capacity of 8.0 US qt (7.6 l). During all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit" to water. Premix the windshield washer fluid in a suitable container. Warning! Use the tab to pull cap 1 upwards. Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit" and water (or commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending 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. G 1 Cap 2 Windshield washer reservoir 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. ! Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps. For more information, see "Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio" ( page 544). 362