Mercedes-Benz 2004 G 500 - Manual (Page 234)

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Operation
Engine compartment
Windshield/rear window washer sys-
tem and headlamp cleaning system
The windshield washer reservoir is located
in the engine compartment on the passen-
ger side. It holds approximately 5.3 US qt
(5.0 l). The headlamp cleaning system is
also supplied from the windshield washer
reservoir.
1 Cap
̈ Use the tab to pull cap 1 upwards.
̈ Check washer solvent level and add
washer solvent as required.
̈ Press cap 1 on the filler neck until is
has completely engaged.
Add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“S” to the water during all seasons.
ț At temperatures above freezing point,
use MB Windshield Washer Concen-
trate “S” to prevent smearing.
ț If there is a danger of frost, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“S” and commercially available pre-
mixed windshield washer solvent/anti-
freeze to prevent water from freezing
on the windshield and the reservoir
from being damaged.
Premix the windshield washer fluid in a
suitable container, adapting the mixing ra-
tio to the outside temperature
(
୴ page 339).
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 flu-
id can damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.