Mercedes-Benz 190 E2.3 1985 Owner's Manual page 81

Car Washing
Before washing your vehicle, remove
insect residues. The car should not be
washed in the sun.
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 ventilation
intake. Use plenty of water and rinse
the sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly
wipe dry with a chamois.
If the vehicle has been run through an
automatic car wash - in particular one
of the older installations - rewipe the
recessed sections provided in the tail
lamps (for improved prevention of 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 possible.
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.
Window Cleaning, Wiper Blades
Use a window cleaning solution on
very dirty or oil-stained windows. Clean
windshield wiper blades with a clean
cloth and detergent solution. Replace
blades at least once or twice a year.
To assist with the removal of accumu­
lated road film on the windshield and
improve wiping ability, a cap of MB
auto shampoo can be added to the
3 liter container of washer solvent.
Plastic Parts, Headliner, Rubber
Parts and MB-Tex Upholstery
Covers
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
Using aftermarket seat covers or wear­
ing clothing that have the tendency to
give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.)
may cause the upholstery (velour for
example) to become permanently dis­
colored. By lining the seats with a
proper intermediate cover, contact-
discoloration will be prevented.
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.
Steering Wheel, Gear Shift
Lever and Instrument Cluster
Use a gentle dish-washing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution. Wipe with a cloth
moistened in lukewarm solution. Do
not use scouring agents.