2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 257

Operation Trunk 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 approximately 7.4 US qt (7.0 l). During all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB SummerFit" 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 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. ! Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps. Do not use distilled or deionized water in the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the washer fluid level sensor could be damaged. The washer fluid reservoir is located in the trunk underneath the interior floor on the left-hand side. Warning! G 1 Interior floor 2 Loop 3 Removing interior floor 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. 257