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306 Maintenance and care
Allow vehicle parts to cool down before
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touching them.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the
notes on cleaning and care of the following vehi‐
cle parts.
Wheels and rims
Use water and acid-free wheel cleaners.
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Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to remove
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brake dust. This could damage wheel bolts
and brake components.
To avoid corrosion of the brake discs and
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brake pads, drive the vehicle for a few
minutes after cleaning before parking it. The
brake discs and brake pads warm up and dry
out.
Windows
Clean windows inside and outside with a
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damp cloth and with a cleaning agent recom‐
mended for Mercedes-Benz.
Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-
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based cleaning agents to clean the inside of
windows.
Wiper blades
Fold out the wiper blades and clean them
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using a damp cloth.
Do not clean the wiper blades too often.
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Exterior lighting
Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild
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cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
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that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Sensors
Clean the sensors in the front and rear
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bumpers with a soft cloth and car shampoo
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page 183).
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When using a high-pressure cleaner, maintain
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a minimum distance of 30 cm.
Reversing camera and 360° Camera
Switch on the power supply or the ignition to
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open the rear camera cover.
Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the
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camera lens.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner.
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Tailpipes
Clean with a cleaning agent recommended
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for Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter
and after washing the vehicle.
Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
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Trailer hitch
Remove traces of rust on the ball, e.g. with a
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wire brush.
Remove dirt with a lint-free cloth.
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After cleaning, oil or grease the ball head
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lightly.
Observe the notes on care in the trailer hitch
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manufacturer's operating instructions.
Do not clean the ball neck with a high-pres‐
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sure cleaner or solvent.
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