Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Operator'S Manual

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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.
Steering Wheel and Gear Shift Lever
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly or clean with MB Leather
Cleaner.
Upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or
wearing clothing that have the
tendency to give off coloring (e.g.
when wet, etc.) may cause the
upholstery (velour for example) to
become permanently discolored. By
lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact-dis-
coloration will be prevented.
Leather Upholstery Wipe leather
upholstery with a damp cloth and dry
thoroughly or clean with MB Leather
Cleaner. Exercise particular care when
cleaning perforated leather as its
underside should not become wet.
Paintwork, Painted Body
Components
MB-Paint Protector and Sealer should
be applied when water drops on the
paint surface do not "bead up";
normally in 3 -5 months depending on
climate and washing detergent used.
MB-Paint-Polish should be applied if
paint surface shows signs of dirt
embedding (i.e. loss of gloss).
MB-Fine Polishing Paste must be used
when the paint surface shows signs of
excessive fading/ chalking due to lack
of care, etc..
Do not apply any of these products or
wax if your car is parked in the sun or
if the hood is still hot.
Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up
Stick for quick and provisional repairs
of minor paint damage (i.e. chips from
stones, car doors, etc.).
Automatic Antenna
For trouble-free operation of the
automatic antenna, we recommend to
clean the antenna mast periodically.
Light Alloy Wheels
MB-Autoshampoo should be used for
regular cleaning of the light alloy
wheels.
If possible, clean wheels once a week
with MB-Autoshampoo, using a soft
sponge and an ample supply of
lukewarm water.
If the MB-Autoshampoo does not
satisfactorily clean the wheels, use
MB-Protective Agent for Light Alloy
Wheels for normal cleaning and MB-
Cleaner for Light Alloy Wheels for
heavier dirt accumulation.
Follow instructions on container.
Ornamental Moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very
dirty chrome-plated parts, use a
chrome cleaner.