Care - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual

! Make sure that the automatic transmis-
sion is in position N when washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehi-
cle could be damaged if the transmission is
in another position.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehi-
cle in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windscreen and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the wind-
screen.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country.
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
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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
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gentle jet of water.
Do not point the water jet directly towards
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the air inlet.
Use plenty of water and rinse out the
X
sponge 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
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paintwork.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
High-pressure cleaning equipment
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WARNING
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your
vehicle, in particular the tyres. You could oth-
erwise damage the tyres and cause an acci-
dent.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
30 cm between the vehicle and the high-
pressure cleaner nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
tyres
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door gaps, joints etc.
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soft top (Cabriolet)
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wind deflector net (Cabriolet)
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electrical components
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battery
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connectors
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lights
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seals
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trim elements
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ventilation slots
R
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
Cleaning the paintwork
! Do not affix:
stickers
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films
R
magnetic plates or similar items
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to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Remove impurities immediately, where
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possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
Soak insect remains with insect remover
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and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.

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