Paint - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Care
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Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the
X
ignition is switched off.
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock ( page 122).
Y
Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/Stop
button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to position
X
N.
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the SmartKey
X
in the ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off wax
from the windshield and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windshield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in each country.
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
X
vehicle in direct sunlight.
Use a soft sponge to clean.
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Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
X
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
X
tle jet of water.
Do not point the water jet directly towards the
X
air inlet.
Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
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frequently.
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
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thoroughly with a chamois.
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
X
work.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers
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WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
Cleaning the paintwork
!
Do not affix:
stickers
R
films
R
magnetic plates or similar items
R
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
X
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
Soak insect remains with insect remover and
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rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off
X
the treated areas afterwards.
Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
X
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X
Use silicone remover to remove wax.
X
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
surface, use the paint care products recommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the
case approximately every three to five months,
depending on the climate conditions and the
care product used.
If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if the
paint has become dull, the paint cleaner recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz
should be used.
Do not use these care products in the sun or on
the hood while the hood is hot.
Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-
X
Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paint-
work quickly and provisionally.