Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS 2009 Manual page 244

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If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
! Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in
the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is
washed. There is otherwise a risk of dam-
age to the exterior mirrors.
! When washing your vehicle in a tow-
through car wash, make sure that the auto-
matic transmission* is in position N. The
vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever and
R
key:
Do not remove the key from the ignition
lock. Do not open the driver's or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off, as this automatically shifts
the automatic transmission to park posi-
tion P and locks the wheels, unless you
have previously shifted the automatic
transmission to N.
Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT lever and
R
KEYLESS GO*:
Do not open the driver's or front-
passenger door when the engine is
switched off, as this shifts the automatic
transmission to park position P and locks
the wheels.
! Make sure that the side windows are
closed completely, that the blower for the
ventilation/heating is switched off and that
the windscreen wiper switch is in position
0. The rain/light sensor could otherwise be
activated and thereby cause unintentional
wiping. This could result in damage to the
vehicle.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax and drying agents from the windscreen
and the wiper blades. This will prevent smears
and reduce wiping noises caused by residue
on the windscreen.
* optional
Version: 2.11.8.1
High-pressure cleaners
G
Risk of accident
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.
! Observe the instructions issued by the
equipment manufacturer concerning the
distance to be maintained between the
nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner and the
vehicle (at least 30 cm).
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
tyres
R
door joint
R
electrical components
R
battery
R
connectors
R
lights
R
seals
R
trim elements
R
ventilation slots
R
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to failures or leaks.
Care and treatment of matt paint-
work*
Your vehicle has a clear matt finish. For this
reason, you should make sure that you
adhere to the following instructions to avoid
damage to paintwork due to improper treat-
ment.
! Under no circumstances should you pol-
ish the vehicle. Polishing will make the
paintwork shine.
! When caring for your paintwork, do not
use paint cleaner, grinding or polishing
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