Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010 Owner's Manual page 268

brake pads, thus drying them. The vehicle
can then be parked up.
Cleaning 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 immediately, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Remove impurities immediately, where
X
possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
Soak insect remains with insect remover
X
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
X
off the treated areas afterwards.
Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,
X
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X
Use silicone remover to remove wax.
X
!
Do not affix:
stickers
R
films
R
magnetic plates or similar items
R
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Care and treatment of matt paintwork
If your vehicle has a clear matt finish, observe
the following instructions in order to avoid
damage to the paintwork due to incorrect
care.
!
Under no circumstances should you pol-
ish the vehicle. Polishing will make the
paintwork shine.
!
Do not use paintwork cleaner, grinding or
polishing products or gloss preservers such
as wax. These products are only suitable for
high-gloss surfaces. Using them on vehi-
cles with matt paintwork can cause severe
damage to the surface (shiny, mottled
patches).
Always have paintwork repairs performed
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
!
Do not use wash programs with a hot wax
treatment under any circumstances.
i
Use only insect remover and car shampoo
from the range of recommended and
approved Mercedes-Benz care products.
Cleaning the cabriolet soft top
Light soiling: you can clean the soft top
X
while it is dry or rinse it with clear water.
Normal to heavy soiling: clean the roof
X
with a brush and clear water. Clean stains
and other dirt with a brush and a Mercedes-
Benz recommended and approved cleaning
agent. Always brush from front to back in
the direction of the fabric.
!
Never use any of the following to clean the
soft top:
petrol
R
thinner
R
tar or stain remover
R
other organic solvents
R
!
Remove bird droppings immediately as
they are corrosive and, therefore, can make
the soft-top fabric leak. Do not use high-
pressure cleaning equipment to clean the
vehicle. Do not use sharp-edged equipment
to remove ice and snow.
Frequent cleaning reduces the resistance to
dirt of the soft top.
To restore this resistance to dirt, clean the
soft top using soft top cleaning agents that
have been recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Incorrect cleaning and care, as well as ageing,
can cause the soft top seams to leak. Have
the soft-top seams sealed at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
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