Mercedes-Benz E 320 1994, Owner'S Manual

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Engine Cleaning
Corrosion protection, such as MB
Anticorrosion Wax should be ap­
plied to the engine compartment
after every engine cleaning. Be­
fore applying, all control linkage
bushings should be lubricated.
The poly-V-belt and all pulleys
should be protected from any wax.
Car Washing
Before washing your vehicle,
remove insect residues. MB In­
sect 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 Autoshampoo.
Thoroughly spray the car with a
diffused 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
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 reces­
sed sections in the taillamps
(designed to prevent soiling) if
necessary. 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
before using an automatic car
wash. The wash brush could in­
advertently open the trunk lid.
Tar Stains
Quickly remove tar stains before
they dry and become more diffi­
cult to remove. MB Tar Remover
is recommended.
Window Cleaning
Use a window cleaning solution on
very dirty or oil-stained windows.
Wiper Blade
Clean the wiper blade rubber with
a clean cloth and detergent solu­
tion. Replace blade twice a year;
once before and once after winter.
Headlamp Cleaning System
The condition of the wiper blades
is important for satisfactory clean­
ing of the headlamp lenses. We
therefore recommend that the
blades be inspected regularly.
Replace damaged wiper blades.
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