Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-
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based cleaning agents to clean the insides of
windows.
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After changing the wiper blades or treating
the vehicle with wax, clean the windshield
thoroughly with cleaning agents recommen-
ded for Mercedes-Benz. Failure to observe the
application instructions may result in damage,
smear marks or glare spots.
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Remove external fogging or dirt on the wind-
shield in front of the multifunction camera.
Otherwise, driving systems and driving safety
systems may be impaired or not available
(
page 176).
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Wiper blades
Move the wiper arms into the replacement
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position (
page 131).
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With the wiper arms folded out, clean the
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wiper blades with a damp cloth.
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Make sure that the wiper blades are coated.
The coating may leave residue on a cloth. Do
not rub the wiper blades excessively or clean
them too often.
Exterior lighting
Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild
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cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).
Use only cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
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that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Sensors
Clean the sensors in the front and rear part of
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the vehicles with car shampoo, plenty of water
and a soft cloth (
page 176).
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When using a power washer, maintain a mini-
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mum distance of 11.8 in (30 cm).
Cameras
Open the camera cover with the multimedia
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system (
page 225).
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Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the
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camera lenses.
Do not use a power washer.
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Remove external fogging or dirt on the wind-
shield in front of the multifunction camera.
Otherwise, driving systems and driving safety
systems may be impaired or not available
(
page 176).
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Extendable rear wing
Extend the rear wing when washing by hand
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(
page 218).
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Clean the rear wing with a soft car sponge and
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mild cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).
Retract the rear wing completely after drying
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(
page 218).
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Do not use a power washer.
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Tailpipes
Clean with a cleaning agent recommended for
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Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter and
after washing the vehicle.
Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
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Notes on care of the interior
& WARNING Risk of injury from plastic parts
breaking off after the use of solvent-based
care products
Care and cleaning products containing sol-
vents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. When the airbags are
deployed, plastic parts may break away.