Mercedes-Benz 300 TD-TURBO DIESEL 1982, Owner'S Manual

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Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
Car Wash
Do not wash the car in the sun. Spray
vehicle well with a diffused jet of
water. Direct only a weak jet towards
the ventilation openings. Use plenty
of water and rinse sponge and
chamois often. Rinse off vehicle with
clear water and wipe dry with
chamois.
Do not use solvents (fuels, thinner,
etc.) to clean the tail lamps.
In the winter, thoroughly remove all
traces of road salt as soon as
possible.
When washing the car underbody, do
not forget to clean the inner sides of
the wheels.
Tar Stains
Quickly remove tar stains before they
dry and become more difficult to
remove.
Window Cleaning
Use a window cleaning solution on
very dirty or oil-stained windows.
Clean windshield wiper blades with a
clean cloth and washing solution.
Replace blades once or twice a year.
Plastic Parts, Rubber Parts and
MB-Tex Upholstery Covers
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
sunlight. Never bleach or re-dye the
webbing.
Steering Wheel, Selector Lever and
Instrument Cluster
as a washing solution. Wipe with a
cloth moistened in lukewarm solution.
Do not use scouring agents.
Upholstery
Leather: Wipe leather upholstery with
a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
Exercise particular care when clean­
ing perforated leather as its underside
should not become wet.
Velours: Pressure marks resulting
from dampness and heat may appear
to be stains. Such marks can be
removed by wiping with a moistened
brush, ironing with a wet cloth or by
treating with a dry shampoo. Do not
sit on damp upholstery. Quick drying
is achieved by applying hot air — for
example, by using a hair dryer. If in
doubt, please consult your
MERCEDES-BENZ service station.
Use a gentle dish-washing detergent
or mild detergent for delicate fabrics