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Washing the vehicle by hand
Observe the legal requirements, for example in
many countries washing by hand is only allowed
at specially designated wash bays.
Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water and a
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soft 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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off 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.
Observe the following notes:
Notes on cleaning and care
Paint
Insect remains: soak with insect
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remover and then wash off.
Bird droppings: soak with water and
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then wash off.
Remove coolant, tree resin, oils, and
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greases: rub gently with a cloth
soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
Brake fluid: wash off with water.
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Tar stains: use tar remover.
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Wax: use a silicone remover.
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Matt finish
Only use care products approved for
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Mercedes-Benz.
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Notes on care of paint and matt finish
* NOTE 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 corro‐
sion at a later date.
Clean dirt off paint and matt finish thor‐
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oughly and as soon as possible.
Avoiding paintwork damage
Do not affix stickers, films or similar.
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Remove dirt as soon as possible.
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Do not polish the vehicle and light-
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alloy wheels.
Do not use a wash program that
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ends with a hot wax treatment in
automatic car washes.
Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or
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polishing products, or gloss preserv‐
ers, e.g. wax.
Always have paintwork repairs car‐
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ried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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