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Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
newest in technological standing. You
can obtain MB car-care products at
every MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corro
sion or damage due to negligent or
incorrect care cannot always be
removed with the car-care products
recommended here. In such cases it
is best to seek aid at your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
The following topics deal with the
cleaning and care of your vehicle and
give important " how-to" information
as well as references to recom
mended MB car-care products.
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
diffused jet of water. Direct only a
very weak spray towards the ventila
tion intake. Use plenty of water and
rinse the sponge and chamois fre
quently. Rinse with clear water and
thoroughly wipe dry with a chamois.
If the vehicle has been run through an
automatic car wash — in particular
60
one of the older installations —
rewipe the recessed sections pro
vided in the tail lamps (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
possible.
When washing the car 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
wearing clothing that have the ten
dency to give off coloring (e.g. when
wet, etc.) may cause the upholstery
(velour for example) to become per
manently discolored. 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.
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