X
Make sure the vehicle is stationary and the
ignition is switched off.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position
2(
page 149) in the ignition lock.
Use the SmartKey instead of the Start/
Stop button on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
X
Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to
position
N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the parking brake.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
!
Make sure that the side windows are
completely closed, that the ventilation/
heating is switched off and that the
windshield wiper switch is set to
0.
Otherwise, the rain/light sensor could be
activated, triggering unintended wiper
movements. This can cause damage to the
vehicle.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the
windshield.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Also, clean the insides of the wheels when
washing the underbody of the vehicle.
X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X
Use a soft car sponge for cleaning.
X
Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo.
X
Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water
jet.
X
Do not point the water jet directly at the air
inlets.
X
Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge
frequently.
X
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
it thoroughly with a chamois.
X
Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on
the paintwork.
Do not use power washers with circular-jet
nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle, in
particular the tires. You could otherwise
damage the tires and cause an accident.
!
Keep the distance between the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer at
11.8 in (30 cm). Information about the
correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R
tires
R
door joint
R
electrical components
R
battery
R
connectors
R
lights
R
seals
R
trim elements
R
ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
!
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
!
Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period right after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after
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