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Do not direct the nozzle of the high-pressure
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cleaner directly at sensitive parts, e.g.tyres,
soft top, wind deflector net, gaps, electrical
component parts, batteries, illuminants and
louvres.
Washing the vehicle by hand
* NOTE 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 bonnet.
Observe the relevant legal requirements (e.g. in
some countries, washing by hand is permitted
only 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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soft car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
Carefully hose the vehicle off with water and
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dry using a chamois.
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Observe the notes on the care of car parts
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page 337).
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Notes on paintwork/matt finish paintwork care
To avoid damaging the paintwork and interfering
with the driving assistance systems, please
observe the following notes:
Paint
Insect remains: Soak with insect remover and
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rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Bird droppings: Soak with water and rinse off
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afterwards.
Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
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rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro-
leum ether or lighter fluid.
Coolant and brake fluid: 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, films or similar materi-
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als. Only have film attached to the bumper at
a qualified specialist workshop.
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
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Matt finish
Only use care products approved for
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Mercedes-Benz.
Do not attach stickers, films or similar materi-
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als. Only have film attached to the bumper at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not polish the vehicle and light-alloy
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wheels.
Only use car washes that correspond to the
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latest engineering standards.
Do not use car wash programmes with a final
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hot wax treatment.
Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polishing
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products, gloss preservers, e.g. wax.
In the event of paintwork damage:
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
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qualified specialist workshop.
Make sure the radar sensors function
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page 189).
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