Mercedes-Benz EQE Operator's Manual page 349

between the foil-covered parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer. Move the
power washer nozzle around while cleaning.
The water temperature of the power washer
must not exceed 140 °F (60 °C).
Observe the information on the correct dis-
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tance in the equipment manufacturer's opera-
tor manual.
Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer
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directly at sensitive parts, e.g. tires, gaps,
electrical component parts, batteries, lighting
and louvers.
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.
% Observe the notes on the care of car parts
( page 348).
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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. Have film attached to the bumper only at
a qualified specialist workshop.
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
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Matt finish
Use only care products approved for
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Mercedes-Benz.
Do not attach stickers, films or similar materi-
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als. Have film attached to the bumper only at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels.
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Use only car washes that correspond to the
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latest engineering standards.
Do not use any car wash program with a final
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hot wax treatment.
Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polishing
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products or 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 212).
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