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vehicle in a tow-through car wash. Other
transmission positions may lead to damage
to the vehicle.
! Make sure that:
the side windows and the roof are com-
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pletely closed
the climate control blower is switched off
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the windscreen wiper switch is at posi-
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tion 0
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehi-
cle in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe wax
off the windscreen and the wiper blades. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windscreen.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country.
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
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vehicle in direct sunlight.
Use a soft sponge to clean.
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Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
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shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
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gentle jet of water.
Do not point the water jet directly towards
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the air inlet.
Use plenty of water and rinse out the
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sponge frequently.
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
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thoroughly with a chamois.
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the
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paintwork.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
High-pressure cleaning equipment
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WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind-
ers) can cause damage not visible from the
outside to tyres or chassis components. Com-
ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam-
aged tyres or chassis components replaced
immediately.
! Always maintain a distance of at least
30 cm between the vehicle and the high-
pressure cleaner nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
tyres
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door gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
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electrical components
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battery
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connectors
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lights
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seals
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trim elements
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ventilation slots
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Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
! Vehicles with HANDS-FREE ACCESS: if a
key with KEYLESS-GO is within the detec-
tion range of the KEYLESS-GO antenna, the
following situations could lead to the unin-
tentional opening of the boot lid:
using a car wash
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using a high-pressure cleaner
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Make sure that the key is at least 2 m away
from the vehicle.
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