Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2022 Operator's Manual page 281

Neutral i is engaged.
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If you would like to leave the vehicle while
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it is being washed, make sure the Smart-
Key is located in the vehicle. The park
position j is otherwise automatically
engaged.
% If, a er the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
N N o o t t es on using a pow es on using a power w er washer asher
& W W ARNING
ARNING Risk of an accident when using
power washers with round-spray nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this way may unex-
pectedly fail.
Do not use a power washer with round-
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spray nozzles.
Have damaged tires or chassis parts
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replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol-
lowing when using a power washer:
The SmartKey is at a minimum distance of
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10 (3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise,
the trunk lid could open unintentionally.
Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm)
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to the vehicle.
V V ehicles wit ehicles with decor h decorativ ative f e foil: oil: Parts of your
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vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in (70 cm)
between the foil-covered parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer. Move the
power washer nozzle around whilst cleaning.
The water temperature of the power washer
must not exceed 140°F (60°C).
Observe the information on the correct dis-
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tance in the equipment manufacturer's oper-
ating instructions.
Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer
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directly at sensitive parts, such as tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, light sources
and ventilation slits.
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W W ashing t ashing the v he vehicle b ehicle by hand y hand
* N N O O TE TE Engine damage due to water ingress
Take care not to point the water jet
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directly towards the air inlet grille below
the hood.
Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number
of countries, washing by hand is only permitted in
specially designated wash bays.
Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using a
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so car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
Carefully hose the vehicle o with water and
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dry using a chamois.
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Observe the notes on the care of vehicle
parts ( page 281).
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N N o o t t es on paintw es on paintwor ork/matt k/matte e nish nish paintw paintwor ork care
To avoid damaging the paintwork and interfering
with the driving assistance systems, please
observe the following notes:
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k care