Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual page 271

Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm)
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to the vehicle.
V V ehicles wit ehicles with decor h decorativ ative f e foil: oil: Parts of your
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vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in (70 cm)
between the foil-covered parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer. Move the
power washer nozzle around whilst cleaning.
The water temperature of the power washer
must not exceed 140°F (60°C).
Observe the information on the correct dis-
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tance in the equipment manufacturer's oper-
ating instructions.
Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer
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directly at sensitive parts, such as tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, light sources
and ventilation slits.
W W ashing t ashing the v he vehicle b ehicle by hand y hand
* N N O O TE TE Engine damage due to water ingress
Take care not to point the water jet
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directly towards the air inlet grille below
the hood.
Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number
of countries, washing by hand is only permitted in
specially designated wash bays.
Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using a
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so car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
Carefully hose the vehicle o with water and
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dry using a chamois.
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Observe the notes on the care of vehicle
parts ( page 271).
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N N o o t t es on paintw es on paintwor ork/matt k/matte e nish nish paintw paintwor ork care
To avoid damaging the paintwork and interfering
with the driving assistance systems, please
observe the following notes:
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P P aint aint
Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
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rinse o the treated areas a erwards.
Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse o
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a erwards.
Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
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rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro-
leum ether or lighter uid.
Coolant and brake uid: remove with a damp
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cloth and clean water.
Tar stains: use tar remover.
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Wax: use silicone remover.
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Do not attach stickers, lms or similar materi-
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als. Only have lm attached to the bumper at
a quali ed specialist workshop.
Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
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Matte e nish Matt nish
Only use care products approved for
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Mercedes-Benz.
k care
Do not attach stickers, lms or similar materi-
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als. Only have lm attached to the bumper at
a quali ed specialist workshop.
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