Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Owner's Manual page 83

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 ve­
ry weak spray towards the ventila­
tion intake. Use plenty of water and
rinse the sponge and chamois fre­
quently.
Rinse with clear water and tho­
roughly wipe dry with a chamois.
Do not allow cleaning agents to dry
on the finish.
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 (for improved prevention
of soiling) 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 at least once or
twice a year.
To assist with the removal of accu­
mulated road film on the windshield
and improve wiping ability, a cap of
MB auto shampoo can be added to
the 5 liter container of washer
solvent.
Plastic Parts, Headliner
and Rubber Parts
Do not use oil or wax on these
parts.
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 ° F)
or in direct sunlight. Never bleach
or re-dye the webbing as this may
severely weaken the belts.
Steering Wheel, Selector
Lever and 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.