Make
surethatwindshield washerconcen-
trate isnot spilled inthe vicinity ofthe filler
neck . Example
X To open: pullcap 0043upwa rdsbythe tab.
X Add thepremixed washerfluid.
X To close :press cap0043onto thefiller neck
until itengages.
If the washer fluidlevel drops below therec-
ommended minimumfluidlevel of1US qt
(1 liter), amessage appearsinthe multifunc-
tion display prompting youtoadd washer fluid
(Y page 206).
Further information onwindshield washer
fluid/antifreeze (Ypage 302). Overview
ofthe engine compart -
ment Example
engine
0043 Engin eoil cap
0044 Oildipstick
0087 Brake fluidreservoir
0085 Washer fluidreservoir
0083 Coolant expansion tank ASSYST
PLUS Service
display
The ASSYST PLUS service interval displayindi-
cates theremaining timeperiod orthe remain-
ing distance tothe next regular service due
date.
Inform ationonthe type ofservice andservice
intervals (seetheseparate Maintenanc eBook-
let).
You canobtain further information froman
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter orat
http: //www.mbusa.com (USAonly).
i The
ASSYST PLUS service interval display
does notshow anyinformation onthe
engine oillevel. Observe thenotes onthe
engine oillevel (Ypage 241).
The multifunction displayshowsaservice dis-
play forafew seconds, e.g.:
R Service Ain ..Days Service
Ain ..Days
R Service ADue Service
ADue
R Service AExceeded by..Days Service
AExceeded by..Days
Depending onthe operating conditionsof the
vehicle, theremaining timeordistance until
the next service duedate isdisplay ed.
The letter A A
or B B,
possibly inconn ection witha
number oranother letter,shows thetype of
service. A A
stands foraminor service andB B
for
a major service.
You canobtain further information froman
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
Depending onhow thevehicle isused, the
ASS YST PLUS service interval displaymay
reduce theservice interval, e.g.inthe follow-
ing situations:
X the vehicle isprimarily usedtotravel short
distances
X ifthe engine isoften leftidling forlong peri-
ods
X ifthere arefrequent coldstart phases
Mercedes-Ben zrecommen dsyou avoid such
operating conditions.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval displaydoes
not take intoaccount anyperiods oftime dur-
ing which thebattery isdisconnec ted. 244
ASSY
STPLUSMaintenance andcare
The
coolant isamixt ureofwater andanti-
freeze/ corrosion inhibitor.Itis responsible for
the following:
R anti- corrosion protection
R antifr eezeprotec tion
R raising theboiling point
If the coolant hasantifr eezeprotec tiondown
to -35 ‡(-37 †),theboiling pointofthe cool-
ant during operation isapproximately 266‡
(130 †).
The antifr eeze/c orrosion inhibitorconcentra-
tion inthe engine cooling systemshould:
R be atleast 50%.Thiswillprotec tthe engine
cooling systemagainst freezingdown to
approximately -35‡(-37 †).
R not exceed 55%(antifreez eprotec tiondown
to -49 ‡[-45 †]). Otherwise, heatwillnot
be dissipated aseffect ively.
If the vehicle haslost coolant, addequal
amounts ofwater andantifr eeze/c orrosion
inhibitor.
Mercedes- Benzrecomm endsanantifr eeze/
corrosion inhibitorconcentrateinaccordanc e
with MBSpecific ationsforServic eProducts
310. 1.
i When
thevehicle isfirst delivered, itis fil-
led with acoolant mixturethat ensures ade-
quate antifreezeandanti- corrosion protec-
tion.
i The
coolant ischeck edwith every mainte-
nanc einter valataqualified specialist work-
shop.
Fillin gcapacities Missing
valueswerenotavailabl eat time of
going toprint. Model Capacity
SLC
300 Approx
.8.5 USqt
(8.0 l) Mercedes
‑Benz
SLC 43AMG Approx
.8.2 USqt
(7.8 l) Windshield
washersystem
Import antsafety notes G
WARNIN
G
Windshield washerconcentrateishighly
flammable. Ifwindshield washerconcentrate
gets ontohot compon entsofthe engine or
the exhaust system,itcan ignite. Thereisa
risk offire and injury.
Make surethatwindshield washerconcen-
trat eis not spilled inthe vicinit yof the filler
neck .
! Only
usewasher fluidwhich issuitable for
lamp lenses, e.g.MBSummerF itor MB Win-
terF it.Unsuitable washerfluidmaydamage
the lamp lenses ofthe headlamps.
! Only
MBSummerF itand MBWinterF it
washer fluidshould bemixed together.The
spray nozzlesmay otherwise become
blocked.
Do not use distilled orde-ioniz edwater. Other-
wise, thelevel sensor maygiveafalse reading.
When handling washerfluid,observe the
important safetynoteson service products
(Y page 298).
At temperat uresabove freezin g:
X Fill the washer fluidreservoir withamixt ure
of water andwindshield washerfluid,e.g.
MB SummerF it.
X Add 1part MBSummerF itto 100 parts
water.
At temperat uresbelow freezin g:
X Fill the washer fluidreservoir withamixt ure
of water andwasher fluid,e.g.MBWinterF it.
For thecorrec tmixing ratiorefer tothe
inform ationonthe antifr eezereservoir.
i Add
windshield washerfluid,e.g.MBSum-
merFit orMB WinterF it,to the washer fluid
all year round. 302
Service
products andfilling capacitiesTechnical data
