Operation Manual

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Operation
Engine compartment
The coolant level is correct if the level
앫 for cold coolant:
is up to the upper mark on the
bracing rib of the coolant expansion
tank (translucent)
앫 for warm coolant:
is approximately 0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher
왘 Add coolant as required.
왘 Replace and tighten cap.
For more information, see “Coolants”
(
컄 page 463).
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system
The windshield washer reservoir is located
in the engine compartment.
1 Cap for windshield washer reservoir
Fluid for the windshield washer system
and the headlamp cleaning system is
supplied from the windshield washer
reservoir. It has a capacity of approxi-
mately 7.4 US qt. (7 l).
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to
water. Premix the windshield washer fluid
in a suitable container.
왘 Use the tab to pull cap 1 upwards.
왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”
and water (or commercially available
premixed windshield washer sol-
vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperatures).
For more information, see “Windshield
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system” (
컄 page 465).
!
SL 600 and SL 65 AMG: Only open the cap
on coolant expansion tank 1. Never open the
cap between the two charge-air coolers. Other-
wise, the engine could be damaged.
Warning! G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.
!
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 dam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.