Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 183

Electrical components
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Plug connectors
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Rear view camera
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Drivetrain
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Seals
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Hoses
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* N N O O TE TE Damage caused by the use of a
power washer in the vehicle interior
The pressurized water created by the power
washer and the associated spray could cause
considerable damage to the vehicle.
Never use a power washer in the vehicle
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interior.
* N N O O TE TE Damage to the exhaust gas a er-
treatments through incorrect cleaning
Cleaning the system when warm or the e ects
of direct water jets into the exhaust pipe can
damage the exhaust gas a ertreatment.
Only clean the system when the system
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is cold.
Do not direct the water jet into the
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exhaust pipe.
W W ashing t ashing the engine he engine
* NO NOTE TE Damage and malfunctions due to
washing the engine
To prevent damage and malfunctions of
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the engine, observe the following points:
When using high-pressure or steam
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cleaners, do not point the water jet
directly at electrical components and
the end of electric cables.
Make sure that no water enters the
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vent and ventilation openings.
Use preservative agents in the engine
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a er washing the engine.
Protect the belt drive from preserva-
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tion agents.
W W ashing t ashing the v he vehicle b ehicle by hand y hand
Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number
of countries, washing by hand is only permitted in
specially designated wash bays.
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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water and a
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so car sponge. When doing so, do not expose
the vehicle to direct sunlight.
Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. a Mercedes-
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Benz approved car shampoo.
Carefully spray the vehicle with water and dry
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o with a leather cloth. Do not point the water
jet directly into the air inlet grille.
When operating the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as soon
as possible.
N N o o t t es on car es on care of paint and matt e of paint and matte e nish
* N N O O TE TE Paintwork damage and corrosion
due to inadequate care
Failure to promptly and thoroughly remove dirt
from bird droppings or other residue could
result in paintwork damage and corrosion at a
later date.
Clean dirt o paint and matte nish thor-
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oughly and as soon as possible.
Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid
paintwork damage.
P P aint aint
Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
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then wash o .
Bird droppings: soak with water and then wash
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o .
Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
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rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum
ether or lighter uid.
Coolant and brake uid: remove with a moist
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cloth and clean water.
Tar stains: use tar remover.
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Wax: use silicone remover.
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Do not a x stickers, lms or similar.
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Remove dirt as soon as possible.
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Matte e nish Matt nish
Only use care products approved for
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Mercedes-Benz.
Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels.
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Use only automatic car washes that meet cur-
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rent technological standards.
Do not use a wash program that ends with a
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hot wax treatment in automatic car washes.
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