Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3 Owner's Manual page 74

Car W ashing
Before washing your vehicle, remove
insect residues. The car should not be
washed in the sun.
Use only a mild car wash detergent,
such as MB auto shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the car with a dif­
fused jet of water. Direct only a very
weak spray towards the ventilation in­
take. Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently. 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 provided in the tail
lamps (for improved prevention of soil­
ing) 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 S ta in s
Quickly remove tar stains before they
dry and become more difficult to re­
move.
W in d o w C leaning
Use a window cleaning solution on
very dirty or oil-stained windows. Clean
windshield wiper blades with a clean
cloth and detergent solution. Replace
blades at least once or twice a year.
P la stic Parts, H eadliner, R ubber
P arts and MB-Tex U p h o lstery
C overs
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
Seat B elts
The webbing must not be treated with
chemical cleaning agents. Use only
clear, lukewarm water and soap. Do
not dry the webbing at temperatures
above 80°C/176°F or in direct sunlight.
Never bleach or re-dye the webbing.
S teering W heel, Gear S h ift
Lever and In s tru m e n t C lu ste r
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.
U p h o lstery
Leather: Wipe leather upholstery with
a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Exer­
cise particular care when cleaning per­
forated leather as its underside should
not become wet.
Velours: Pressure marks resulting from
dampness and heat may appear to be
stains. Such marks can be removed by
wiping with a moistened brush, ironing
with a wet cloth or by treating with a dry
shampoo. Do not sit on damp upholste­
ry. Quick drying is achieved by apply­
ing hot a ir - f o r example, by using a
hair dryer. If in doubt, please consult
your MERCEDES-BENZ service sta­
tion.