Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLK-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Vehicle care
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Never use a power washer to clean the soft
top, as you may damage the soft top
material.
Do not use sharp-edged instruments for the
removal of ice and snow.
Never use hot-wax when you run the
vehicle through an automatic car wash, as
you may damage the soft top material.
i Depending on the operation mode of the
car wash, there is the possibility of water
drops entering the vehicle’s interior. This is
not an indication of a defect or malfunction
in the soft top.
Clean soft top with soft top raised and locked.
Lower the soft top into the storage
compartment only if the soft top is completely
dry.
Dry cleaning:
X
Brush the dry top with a soft-bristled brush.
Brush top always from front to rear.
Wet cleaning:
X
Brush the top with a soft-bristled brush.
Wash with clear water or with a mild
detergent and an ample supply of
lukewarm water by wiping with a soft-
bristled brush or sponge from front to rear.
Then rinse thoroughly with clear water.
Wash the top only when heavily soiled.
If only parts of the top have been washed, wet
the entire top and allow it to air-dry before
lowering it into the storage compartment.
i In general, regular spraying or cleaning
with clear water is sufficient to keep the
soft top clean.
For cleaning soft top or wind screen never
use:
R
gasoline
R
thinner
R
tar and stain removers
R
glass cleaner
R
similar organic solvents
They will cause damage which is not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Ornamental moldings
X
For regular cleaning and care of ornamental
moldings, use a damp cloth.
! Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental
moldings. Although ornamental moldings
may have chrome appearance, they could
be made of anodized aluminum that will be
damaged when cleaned with chrome
cleaner. Instead, use a damp cloth to clean
those ornamental moldings.
For very dirty ornamental moldings of
which you are sure are chrome-plated, use
a chrome cleaner. If in doubt whether an
ornamental molding is chrome-plated,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps,
side markers, turn signal lenses
X Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,
with plenty of water.
! Only use window cleaning solutions that
are suitable for plastic lamp lenses.
Window cleaning solutions which are not
suitable may damage the plastic lamp
lenses of the headlamps. Therefore, do not
use abrasives, solvents or cleaners that
contain solvents.
Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors
Parktronic system sensors are located in the
front and rear bumper.
Operation