2007 MERCEDES-BENZ R350 washer fluid

372 Operation
Engine compartment
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning*
system
The windshield washer reservoir is located
in the engine compartment.
1Cap
2Windshield washer reservoirFluid for the windshield washer system and
the headlamp cleaning system* is supplied
from the windshield washer reservoir. It
has a capacity of 8.0 US qt (7.6 l).
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to
water. Premix the windshield washer fluid
in a suitable container.
Use the tab to pull cap1 upwards.
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 and
headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio”
(
page 546).
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
damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps.

469 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
L Tele Aid
inoperativeOne or more main functions of the
Tele Aid* system are malfunctioning.Have the Tele Aid* system checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Tele Aid
batteryThe emergency power battery for the
Tele Aid* system is malfunctioning. If the
vehicle battery is also malfunctioning or
drained, Tele Aid* will not be operational.Have the Tele Aid* system checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
tFunction
unavailableThis display appears if buttont or
son the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.
WTop up
washer fluidThe fluid level has dropped to
about1/3of total reservoir capacity.
Add washer fluid (page 372).

539 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Power steeringapprox. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)MB Power Steering Fluid
Front wheel hubsapprox. 1.5 oz (43 g) eachHigh temperature roller bearing grease
Brake systemMB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling systemR320CDI
R350
R500
R63AMG10.0 US qt (9.5 l)
10.0 US qt (9.5 l)
11.1 US qt (10.5 l)
12.2 US qt (11.5 l)MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Fuel Tank
including a reserve of
All, except R 63 AMG
R63AMG
21.1 US gal (80.0 l)
approx. 3.4 US gal (13.0 l)
approx. 4.0 US gal (15.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg.of96RON/86MON)
Air conditioning systemR-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant
oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning*
system8.0 US qt (7.6 l)MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available
premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 546).

546 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system
Both the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system are supplied from the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
The windshield and headlamp washer fluid
reservoir has a capacity of approx.
8.0 US qt (7.6 l).
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or con-
centrate and commercially available
premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze, depending on am-
bient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and water:

1part “MBSummerFit” to 100parts
water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1gal [4.0l] water)
For temperatures below freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit” and commercially avail-
able premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze:

1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to
1 gal [4.0 l] solvent)
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.

553 Index
Emission control 358
Information label 527
System warranties 10
Vacuum routing diagram label 527
Engine
Belt layout 528
Break-in recommendations 346
Cleaning 412
Compartment 364
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 423
Maximum engine speed 157, 530
Number 527
Starting 54
Tachometer 29, 157
Technical data 530
Turning off 67
Engine coolant see CoolantEngine oil 366, 540
Adding 369, 540
Additives 540
Changing 369, 540
Checking level 366
Checking level, Control system 366
Checking level, Dipstick 368
Consumption 366
Filler neck 369
Messages in the multifunction
display 366, 367, 458
Recommended engine oils and
filters 540
ESP
®102
Messages in the multifunction
display 441–442
Warning lamp 27, 425
ETD 82
Safety guidelines 76
Extending cargo compartment 301
Exterior rear view mirrors 48, 212
Power folding* 214
Synchronizing 214F
Fastening the seat belts 51
Filler neck, Engine oil 369
First aid kit 472
Flat tire 497
Collapsible tire 475, 500, 534
Jacking up the vehicle 498
Lowering the vehicle 503
Mounting the spare wheel 500
Preparing the vehicle 498
Spare wheel 475, 500, 534
Floormats 343
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 370,
538
Brake fluid 362, 538, 541
Capacities 538
Engine coolant 362, 370, 539, 543
Engine oil 366, 538, 540
Power steering fluid 538
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 372, 539

559 Index
display messages
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Mirrors
Adjusting 48
Auto-dimming* 213
Exterior rear view mirrors 49
Interior rear view mirror 48, 212
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MON 542
Multicontour seats* 136
Multifunction display 159
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 179
Standard display 163
Multifunction display
messages 433–471
ABS 435, 442
AIRMATIC* 470–471
Brake fluid 454
Brake pads 452Coolant 455–457
Cruise control 436
Doors 460
EBP 453
Engine coolant 455–457
Engine oil 366, 367, 458
ESP
®436, 441, 442
Fog lamps, Front* 464
Fog lamps, Rear 466
Front passenger front air
bag 445–448
Fuel cap 460
Gear selector lever 443
Headlamps 463–468
Hood 460
Key, SmartKey 462
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 461, 462
Lamps 465
Lamps, exterior 463
Low tire pressure 449
Parking brake 443, 453
Parking lamps 466SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 461
SRS 444
Tele Aid* 469
Telephone* 469
Windshield washer fluid 469
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 160
Button operation 160
N
Navigation system* 173
See separate COMAND system operat-
ing instructions
Net, Parcel 315
Net, Partition* 308
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 197, 201
New vehicle, Break-in period 346
Night security illumination 149, 185
Normal occupant weight 402
Number, Vehicle Identification
(VIN) 526, 527

565 Index
Technical data 540
Air conditioning refrigerant 539
Brake fluid 539, 541
Coolant 539, 543
Dimensions, Vehicle 536
Electrical system 535
Engine 530
Engine oil 538, 540
Engine oil additives 540
Fuel requirements 542
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 538
Gasoline additives 542
Premium unleaded gasoline 541
Rims 532
Tires 532
Weights 537
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 539, 546
Tele Aid* 330
Call priority 336
Emergency calls 331
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 334
Initiating an emergency call
manually 332Messages in the multifunction
display 469
Remote door unlock 336
Roadside Assistance 333
SOS button 332
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 337
System self-check 331
Telephone cradle
Changing 329
Telephone* 327
Answering/ending a call 194, 195
Changing mobile phone cradle 329
Dialing a number from the phone
book 195
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 328
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 329
Messages in the multifunction
display 469
Operation 193
Phone book* 195
Redialing 196
Removing from cradle 329Temperature
Coolant 166
Display mode, Status indicator 180
Interior temperature, setting see
Climate control or Automatic climate
control (3-zone)*
Outside temperature 167
Sensor, Interior temperature 235
Sensor, Outside temperature 158
Tether attachment points
Children in the vehicle 84
3-zone automatic climate control* 232
Ticket holder 317
Tie-down rings 299
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 504
Tilt/sliding panel* see Panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel*
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof*
Time 181
TIN 396, 403
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 377
Terminology 401
Tire Identification Number see TIN

568 Index
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic* 293
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 284
Distronic* 275
Exterior lamps 68
Parking brake 58
Parktronic system* 293
Seat belt telltale 82, 426, 427
Warranty coverage 10, 525
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 372
Washing the vehicle 410
Wear pattern, Tires 404
Weights, Vehicle 537
Wheel
Bolts 500
Change 497
Removing 500
Spare 534
Tightening torque 504Wheels
Sizes 532
Wheels, Tires and 373
Window curtain air bags 78
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 415
Defogging 225, 240
Infrared reflecting* 344
Washer fluid 546
Windshield washer fluid 372
Messages in the multifunction
display 469
Mixing ratio 546
Refilling 372
Reservoir level 372
Windshield washer system 372, 546
Windshield wipers 60
Cleaning wiper blades 415
Fast continuous wiping 61
Fast intermittent wiping 61
Rear window wiper/washer 62
Replacing wiper blades 494
Slow continuous wiping 61
Slow intermittent wiping 61Winter driving
Snow chains 406
Tires 405
Winter driving instructions 354
Winter tires 405
Wiping and washing simultaneously 63
Wood trims, cleaning 418