Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon W223 2021 Owner's Manual page 371

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Remove external fogging or dirt on the wind-
screen in front of the multifunction camera.
Otherwise, driving systems and driving safety
systems may be impaired or not available
( page 221).
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Wiper blades
Move the wiper arms into the replacement
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position ( page 165).
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With the wiper arms folded out, clean the
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wiper blades with a damp cloth.
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Make sure that the wiper blades are coated.
The coating can leave residues on a cloth. Do
not rub the wiper blades excessively or clean
them too often.
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 bump-
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ers with a soft cloth and car shampoo
( page 221).
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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
Open the camera cover with the multimedia
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system ( page 271).
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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 for
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Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter and
after washing the vehicle.
Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
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Trailer hitch
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.
Remove traces of rust on the ball, for example,
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with a wire brush.
Remove dirt with a lint-free cloth.
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After cleaning, lightly oil or grease the ball
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head.
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pling, observe the manufacturer's operating
instructions.
Notes on care of the interior
& WARNING Risk of injury from plastic parts
breaking off after the use of solvent-based
care products
Care and cleaning products containing sol-
vents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. When the airbags are
deployed, plastic parts may break away.
Do not use any care or cleaning products
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containing solvents to clean the cockpit.
& WARNING Risk of injury or death from
bleached seat belts
Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can severely
weaken them.