Mercedes-Benz EQB 2022 Operator's Manual page 316

Washing the vehicle by hand
Observe the relevant legal requirements (e.g. in
some countries, washing by hand is permitted
only in specially designated wash bays).
Use a mild cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).
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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using a
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soft car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
Carefully hose the vehicle off with water and
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dry using a chamois.
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Observe the notes on the care of car parts
( page 314).
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Notes on paintwork/matt finish paintwork care
To avoid damaging the paintwork and interfering
with the driving assistance systems, please
observe the following notes:
Paint
Insect remains: Soak with insect remover and
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rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Bird droppings: Soak with water and rinse off
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afterwards.
Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
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rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro-
leum ether or lighter fluid.
Coolant and brake fluid: remove with a damp
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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 attach stickers, films or similar materi-
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als. Only have film attached to the bumper at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
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Matt finish
Only use care products approved for
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Mercedes-Benz.
Do not attach stickers, films or similar materi-
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als. Only have film attached to the bumper at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not polish the vehicle and light-alloy
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wheels.
Only use car washes that correspond to the
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latest engineering standards.
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Do not use car wash programmes with a final
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hot wax treatment.
Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polishing
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products, gloss preservers, e.g. wax.
In the event of paintwork damage:
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
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qualified specialist workshop.
Make sure the radar sensors function
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( page 200).
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Notes on cleaning decorative films
Observe the "Notes on paintwork/matt finish
paintwork care" ( page 313). They also apply to
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matt decorative films.
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative films to
avoid damage.
Cleaning
For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild
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cleaning agent without additives or abrasive
substances (e.g. a car shampoo approved for
Mercedes-Benz).