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tain a minimum distance of 27.6 in (70 cm)
between the foiled parts of the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Move the power washer
nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle. The
water temperature of the power washer must
not exceed 140°F (60°C).
Observe the information on the correct dis-
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tance in the operating instructions of the
equipment manufacturer.
Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer
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directly at sensitive parts, e.g. tires, gaps,
electrical component parts, batteries, illumi-
nants or louvers.
Washing the vehicle by hand
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 386).
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Notes on paintwork/matte 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.
Remove dirt immediately, where possible. Do
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not use any acid solutions.
Matte 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 alloy wheels.
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Only use car washes that correspond to the
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latest engineering standards.
Do not use car wash programs with a final hot
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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.
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