Mercedes-Benz GLC : Operating fluids / Notes on windshield washer fluid
Observe the notes on operating fluids.
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
windshield washer concentrate
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. It could ignite if it comes into
contact with hot engine component parts or
the exhaust system.
Make sure that no
windshield washer
concentrate spills out next to the filler
opening.
NOTE Damage to the exterior lighting
due to unsuitable windshield washer fluid
Unsuitable windshield washer fluid may damage
the plastic surface of the exterior lighting.
Only use windshield
washer fluid which
is also suitable for use on plastic surfaces,
e.g. MB SummerFit or MB Winter‐
Fit.
NOTE Blocked spray nozzles caused by
mixing windshield washer fluids
Do not mix MB SummerFit
and MB WinterFit
with other windshield washer fluids.
Do not use distilled or de-ionized water. Otherwise,
the fill level sensor may be triggered erroneously.
Recommended windshield washer fluid:
- Above freezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit
- Below freezing point: e.g. MB WinterFit
For the correct mixing ratio, refer to the information
on the antifreeze container.
Mix washer fluid with windshield washer fluid all
year round.
Notes on coolant
Observe the notes on operating fluids.
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury from
antifreeze
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
component parts in the engine compartment,
it may ignite...
Notes on refrigerant
Observe the notes on operating fluids.
NOTE Damage due to incorrect refrigerant
If a non-approved refrigerant is used, the climate
control system may be damaged...
Other information:
WARNING Risk of accident due to
reduced braking effect after washing the
vehicle
The braking effect is reduced after washing
the vehicle.
After the vehicle has
been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until the braking
effect has been fully restored...
Some systems will perform a self-test when the
ignition is switched on. Some indicator and
warning lamps may briefly light up or flash. This
behavior is non-critical. These indicator and
warning lamps indicate a malfunction only if they
light up or flash after the engine has been started
or during a journey...