2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 284
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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282 Service ! At temperatures below freezing, always fill the washer fluid container with a mix of windshield washer concentrate and antifreeze additive. There is otherwise a risk of damaging the windshield washer system/headlamp cleaning system. ! Only use washer fluid concentrate which is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable washer fluid concentrate could damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps. X To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab. X Add the premixed washer fluid. X To close: press cap : onto the filler neck until it engages. Brake fluid level ! If you discover that the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the MIN mark or below, check the brake system for leaks immediately. Also check the brake lining thickness. Contact a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not top up the brake fluid. This will not rectify the malfunction. Only check the brake fluid level when the vehicle is stationary and on a level surface. Maintenance and care ! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the level sensor may be damaged. i Add windshield washer concentrate, e.g. MB SummerFit, to the washer fluid all year round. Example: washer fluid reservoir X Mix the windshield washer fluid in a container beforehand. X At temperatures above freezing: fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water and windshield washer concentrate (e.g. MB SummerFit). X At temperatures below freezing: fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mix of water and MB SummerFit windshield washer concentrate. For information on the mixing ratio, see (Y page 357) or use the premixed windshield washer solution with antifreeze available in specialist stores. The brake fluid level is correct if it is between MIN marking ; and MAX marking : on the brake fluid reservoir. Service Service interval display Service messages Information on the type of service and service intervals (see separate Service Booklet). You can obtain more information at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at www.mbusa.com (USA only).