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How to top up screen wash on a Mercedes-Benz ML

The Mercedes-Benz ML is a surprisingly capable off-road vehicle and as such may just end up with dirty windows that you will need to clean with the onboard system. What do you do though when that system is depleted. We can help with simple step by step guide to refilling the reservoir on your ML.

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Clear view ahead

Keeping a clear view of the road ahead is very important. Stopping at a fill station to wash your windscreen isn't always an option and that's why all cars have an onboard window washing system. These systems work well but do need to be topped up regularly. The window washer reservoir on a Mercedes-Benz ML is located in the engine bay, usually marked with a blue lid on the fill spout.

 

Related: How to top up screen wash on a Mercedes-Benz B-Class

 

You will need:

 

  • Clean water
  • Over the counter washer soap (available at auto parts stores)

 

Let's get started!

 

1.Open the bonnet.

 

2.Locate the washer fluid bottle, usually marked with a blue cap.

 

3.Open the cap and fill with clean water and washer fluid up to the full mark.

 

4.Close cap and bonnet.

 

5.Test system to ensure it works sufficiently.

 

If you are still having issues keeping your windscreen clean, you may need to replace your wiper blades. 

 

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Author - Lawrence Minnie

Written by Lawrence Minnie

Lawrence has been involved with motorsports for almost 30 years. Whether it's two wheels or four, if it has an engine, he will try to race it. This love of motor vehicles has led him to ride, drive, film, photograph, and write about his passion. Freelance for a while but now a permanent fixture on the AutoTrader team for over 7 years, Lawrence contributes written, photographic, and video content for AutoTrader and AutoTrader Bikes.Read more

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