Add Windshield Washing Fluid Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
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Is there a washer symbol displayed on your Mercedes-Benz dashboard? Learn how to fix the problem by adding windshield washer fluid to your Mercedes-Benz. This guide provides instructions on how to add windshield washing fluid to a Mercedes Benz GLA Class.
At a Glance
- The washer reservoir cap has a windshield spray symbol, usually at the front corner of the engine bay.
- Use washer fluid with antifreeze in winter; plain water can freeze and crack the system.
- Never pour washer fluid into the coolant or brake reservoirs.
- Fill to just below the neck and close the cap.
How to Add Windshield Washing Fluid on Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
What you will need
- Windshield Washer Fluid
Procedure
- Open the hood of your car. Go to the driver’s seat and pull the hood release below the dashboard.
Then, go to the front of your vehicle, unlock the hood latch, and pull the hood up. Use the supporting rod to support the hood open. - Locate the windshield washing tank. It is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment, and it has a blue cover with a washing symbol on it.
- Lift up the cover of the windshield washing tank by pulling it up. Make sure to use a windshield washer fluid that is designed for the climate you live in.
- Pour the washing liquid into the windshield washing tank. The tank can accommodate three-quarters to a gallon of windshield washer fluid. This is equivalent to 2.5 and 4 liters of fluid. Put the cover back when you are done adding the liquid.
Then, go to the front of your vehicle, unlock the hood 
Use the supporting rod to support the hood open.
Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mercedes-Benz.
