Mercedes-Benz 260 E 124 1987, Owner'S Manual

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Before washing your vehicle, remove
insect residues. MB insect remover is
recommended. Do not use hot water
or wash your car in direct sunlight.
Use only a mild car wash detergent,
such as MB auto shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the car with a dif­
fused jet of water. Direct only a very
weak spray towards the ventilation in­
take. Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly
wipe dry with a chamois. Do not allow
cleaning agents to dry on the finish.
If the vehicle has been run through an
automatic car wash - in particular one
of the older installations - rewipe the
recessed sections in the taillamps (for
improved prevention of soiling) if ne­
cessary. No solvents (fuels, thinners
etc.) must be used.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all
traces of road salt as soon as possible.
When washing the underbody, do not
forget to clean the inner sides of the
wheels.
Note:
It is advisable to lock the trunk lid be­
fore using an automatic car wash. The
wash brush could inadvertently open
the trunk lid.
Car Washing
Quickly remove tar stains before
they dry and become more difficult to
remove. MB tar remover is recom­
mended.
Tar Stains
Window Cleaning, Wiper Blade
Use a window cleaning solution on
very dirty or oil-stained windows.
Clean the wiper blade rubber with a
clean cloth and detergent solution.
Replace blade at least once or twice
a year.
To assist with the removal of accumu­
lated road film on the windshield and
improve wiping ability, a cap of MB
auto shampoo can be added to the
5 liter container of washer solvent.
Headlamp Cleaning System
The condition of the wiper blades is
important for satisfactory cleaning of
the headlamp lenses. We therefore
recommend you to inspect the blades
at regular intervals.
Replace damaged wiper blades.
Plastic Parts, Headliner, Rubber
Parts
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
Seat Belts
The webbing must not be treated with
chemical cleaning agents. Use only
clear, lukewarm water and soap. Do
not dry the webbing at temperatures
above 80°C (176°F) or in direct sun­
light. Never bleach or re-dye the web­
bing as this may severely weaken the
belts.
Steering Wheel, Gear Shift Lever
and Instrument Cluster
Use a gentle dish-washing detergent
or mild detergent for delicate fabrics
as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution.
Do not use scouring agents.
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