Engine Cleaning; Car Washing; Tar Stains; Window Cleaning, Wiper Blades - Mercedes-Benz 1989 560 SL Owner's Manual

Engine Cleaning
Corrosion protection, such as MB
Anti-corrosion Wax, should be
applied to the engine compartment
after every engine cleaning. Before
applying, all control linkage bushings
should be lubricated. The V-belts
and all pulleys should be protected
from any wax.
Car Washing
Before washing your vehicle,
remove insect residues. MB Insect
Remover is recommended. Do not
use hot water or wash your car in
direct sunlight. Use only a mild car
wash detergent, such as MB Auto-
shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the car with a dif-
fused jet of water. Direct only a
very weak spray towards the venti-
lation intake. Use plenty of water
and rinse the sponge and chamois
frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thor-
oughly wipe dry with a chamois. Do
not allow cleaning agents to dry on
the finish.
Never run the vehicle through an
automatic car wash with the soft
top in use.
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If the vehicle has been run through
an automatic car wash - in particu-
lar one of the older installations -
rewipe the recessed sections in the
taillamps (designed to prevent soil-
ing) if necessary. No solvents
(fuels, thinners etc.) must be used.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all
traces of road salt as soon as pos-
sible.
When washing the underbody, do
not forget to clean the inner sides
of the wheels.
Tar Stains
Quickly remove tar stains before
they dry and become more difficult
to remove. MB Tar Remover is
recommended.
Window Cleaning, Wiper Blades
Use a window cleaning solution on
very dirty or oil-stained windows.
Clean the wiper blade rubber with a
clean cloth and detergent solution.
Replace blades twice a year; once
before and once after winter.
Plastic Parts, Headliner
and Rubber Parts
Do not use oil or wax on these
parts. See following page for additi-
onal information.
Seat Belts
The webbing must not be treated
with chemical cleaning agents. Use
only clear, lukewarm water and
soap. Do not dry the webbing at
temperatures above 80°C (176
OF)
or in direct sunlight. Never bleach
or re-dye the webbing as this may
severely weaken the belts.
Instrument Cluster
Use a gentle dish-washing deter-
gent or mild detergent for delicate
fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe
with a cloth moistened in lukewarm
solution. Do not use scouring
agents.