Mercedes-Benz 280 CE 1981, Owner'S Manual

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C le a n in g an d C a re of th e V e h ic le
Car Wash
Before washing your vehicle, re­
move insect residues. The car
should not be washed in the sun.
Thoroughly spray the car with a d if­
fused jet of water. Direct only a very
weak spray towards the ventilation
intake. Use plenty of water and rinse
the sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and th o r­
oughly wipe dry with a chamois.
If the vehicle has been run through
an automatic car wash - in particu­
lar one of the older installations -
rewipe the recessed sections provid­
ed in the tail lamps (for improved
prevention of soiling) if necessary.
No solvents (fuels, thinners etc.)
must be used.
In the w inter, thoroughly remove all
traces of road salt as soon as pos­
sible.
When washing the car underbody,
do not forget to clean the inner sides
of the wheels.
Tar Stains
Q uickly remove tar stains before
they dry and become more d iffic u lt
to remove.
Window Cleaning
Use a w indow cleaning solution on
very dirty or oil-stained windows.
Clean w indshield w iper blades with
a clean cloth and washing solution.
Replace blades once or tw ice a year.
Plastic Parts, Rubber Parts and
MB-Tex Upholstery Covers
Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
Seat Beits
The webbing must not be treated
with chemical cleaning agents. Use
only clear, lukewarm water and
soap. Do not dry the webbing at tem ­
peratures above 80°C/176°F or in d i­
rect sunlight. Never bleach or re-dye
the webbing.
Steering Wheel, Selector Lever and
Instrument Cluster
Use a gentle dish-washing detergent
or mild detergent fo r delicate fabrics
as a washing solution. Wipe w ith a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solu­
tion. Do not use scouring agents.