Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible 2021 Operator's Manual page 329

You can obtain more information on care and
cleaning products from the manufacturer.
In the case of foil-wrapped surfaces, optical dif‐
ferences may occur between the surfaces that
were not protected by a decorative foil after
removing a decorative foil.
% Have work or repairs to decorative foils car‐
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Notes on cleaning and care of the soft top
Observe the following notes in order to prevent
damage to the soft top.
Light dirt
Clean the soft top when dry.
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Rinse with clean water.
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Normal to heavy dirt
Clean the soft top with a brush and clean
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water.
Clean stains and other heavy dirt with a
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brush and soft-top cleaning agents recom‐
mended and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
Brush from front to back in the direction of
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the fabric.
Avoiding soft-top damage
Never use gasoline, thinners, tar or stain
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remover or other organic solvents.
Remove bird droppings immediately, as they
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are corrosive and can therefore cause the
soft-top fabric to leak.
Never use a power washer.
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Do not use sharp-edged equipment to
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remove ice and snow.
Frequent cleaning reduces the soft top's resist‐
ance to dirt. To restore the effect, clean the soft
top with the soft-top cleaning agents recommen‐
ded and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
Incorrect cleaning and care, as well as aging,
can cause the soft-top seams to leak. If this hap‐
pens, have the soft-top seams sealed at a quali‐
fied specialist workshop, e.g. at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
% Place a suitable cover over the soft top if you
plan to leave the vehicle outside for a long
period of time.
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Cleaning AIRCAP
Cleaning the wind deflector
* NOTE Damage to the net due to using a
power washer
Never use a power washer to clean the
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net of the wind deflector.
Requirements:
The soft top is closed.
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The electric parking brake has been applied.
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The ignition is switched on.
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