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386 Maintenance and care
Notes on care of car parts
& WARNING Risk of entrapment if the
windscreen wipers are switched on while
the windscreen is being cleaned
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
while you are cleaning the windscreen 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 the windows on the inside and outside using a damp
cloth and cleaning agents recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Always switch off the windscreen wip‐
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ers and the ignition before cleaning the
windscreen or wiper blades.
& WARNING Risk of burning from the tail‐
pipe or tailpipe trim
The tailpipe and tailpipe trim can become
very hot. If you come into contact with these
car parts, you could burn yourself.
Always be particularly careful when in
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the vicinity of the tailpipe and tailpipe
trims and supervise children very
closely when in this area.
Before any contact, allow the car parts
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to cool down.
Avoiding vehicle damage
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.
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