Mercedes-Benz 2013 M Class - Manual (Page 454)

Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
Comply with the important safety notes for
service products when handling washer fluid
(
Y page 444).
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB
WinterFit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside
temperature.
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Down to 14 ‡ (Ò10 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 2 parts water.
R
Down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
R
Down to Ò20.2 ‡ (Ò29 †): mix 2 parts MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round.
Filling capacities
Model Capacity
All models (except
for AMG vehicles)
5.5 US qt (5.2 l)
AMG vehicles 6.3 US qt (6.0 l)
Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R
The heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tires
- load
-
condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
Observe the information relating to level
control:
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AIRMATIC package ( Y page 210)
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ON&OFFROAD package ( Y page 204)
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Vehicle data
Technical data