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Car Wash
Before washing your vehicle, remove
insect residues. The car should not
be washed in the sun.
Thoroughly spray the car with a
diffused jet of water. Direct only a
very weak spray towards the ventila­
tion intake. Use plenty of water and
rinse the sponge and chamois fre­
quently. Rinse with clear water and
thoroughly wipe dry with a chamois.
If the vehicle has been run through an
automatic car wash — in particular
one of the older installations —
rewipe the recessed sections prov­
ided in the tail lamps (for improved
prevention of soiling) if necessary. No
solvents (fuels, thinners etc.) must be
used.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all
traces of road salt as soon as
possible.
When washing the underbody, do
not forget to clean the inner sides of
the wheels.
Tar Stains
Quickly remove tar stains before they
dry and become more difficult to
remove.
Window Cleaning
Use a window cleaning solution on
very dirty or oil-stained windows.
Clean windshield wiper blades with a
clean cloth and washing solution.
Replace blades once or twice a year.
Plastic Parts, Rubber Parts and
MB-Tex Upholstery Covers
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
Seat Belts
The webbing must not be treated with
chemical cleaning agents. Use only
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clear, lukewarm water and soap. Do
not dry the webbing at temperatures
above 80° C/1760 F or in direct
sunlight. Never bleach or redye the
webbing.
Steering Wheel, Instrument Cluster
and Selector Lever
Use a gentle dish-washing detergent
or mild detergent for delicate fabrics
as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution.
Do not use scouring agents.
Upholstery
Leather: Wipe leather upholstery with
a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Exercise particular care when clean­
ing perforated leather as its underside
should not become wet.
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