Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 366

364 Maintenance and care
Notes on care of vehicle parts
& WARNING Risk of entrapment if the
windshield wipers are switched on while
the windshield is being cleaned
If the windshield wipers are set in motion
while you are cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades, you can be trapped by the
wiper arm.
Observe the following information:
Notes on cleaning and care
Wheels/rims Use water and acid-free wheel cleaners.
Windows Clean windows inside and outside with a damp cloth and with
a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
Wiper blades Fold out the wiper blades and clean them using a damp cloth.
Always switch off the windshield wipers
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and the ignition before cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades.
& WARNING Risk of burns from tailpipes
and tailpipe trim
The tailpipe and tailpipe trim can become
very hot. If you come into contact with these
parts of the vehicle, you could burn yourself.
Always be particularly careful around
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the tailpipe and the tailpipe trim.
Allow the vehicle parts to cool down
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before you touch them.
Avoiding damage to the vehicle
Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust.
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This could damage wheel bolts and brake components.
To avoid corrosion of the brake discs and brakepads, drive
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the vehicle for a few minutes after cleaning before parking
it. The brake discs and brakepads warm up and dry out.
Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaning
agents to clean the inside of windows.
Do not clean the wiper blades too often.