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Car Wash
Do not wash the car in the sun. Spray
vehicle well with a diffused jet of wa
ter. Direct only a weak jet towards the
ventilation openings. Use plenty of
water and rinse sponge and chamois
often. Rinse off vehicle with Clearwa
ter and wipe dry with chamois.
Do not use solvents (fuels, thinner,
etc.) to clean the tail lights.
In the winter, thoroughly remove
all traces of road salt as soon as
possible.
When washing the car 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 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.
Steering Wheel, Selector Lever
and Instrum ent Cluster
Use a gentle dish-washing deter
gent or mild detergent for delicate
C leaning and Care of the V ehicle
fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe
with a cloth moistened in luke
warm solution. Do not use scour
ing agents.
Upholstery
Leather: Wipe leather upholstery
with a damp cloth and dry thor
oughly. Exercise particular care
when cleaning perforated 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 up
holstery. Quick drying is achieved
by applying hot air — for example,
by using a hair dryer. If in doubt,
please consult your MERCEDES-
BENZ service station.
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