Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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Cleaning the vehicle parts
Cleaning the Cabriolet soft top
! Never use any of the following to clean the
soft top:
R
gasoline
R
thinner
R
tar or stain remover
R
other organic solvents
!
Remove bird droppings immediately as
they are corrosive and, therefore, can make
the soft-top fabric leak. Do not use high-
pressure cleaning equipment to clean the
vehicle. Do not use sharp-edged equipment
to remove ice and snow.
X
Light soiling: you can clean the soft top
while it is dry or rinse it with clear water.
X
Normal to heavy soiling: clean the soft
top with a brush and clear water. Clean
stains and other dirt with a brush and soft
top cleaning agents that have been
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz. Always brush from front to back,
following the grain of the fabric.
Frequent cleaning reduces the soft top's
resistance to dirt.
To restore this resistance to dirt, clean the
soft top using soft top cleaning agents that
have been recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Incorrect cleaning and care, as well as aging,
can cause the soft-top seams to leak. Have
the soft-top seams sealed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
i
Cover the soft top appropriately if you
plan to leave the vehicle outside for a long
period of time.
Cleaning AIRCAP
Cleaning the wind deflector
! Do not use high-pressure cleaning
equipment to clean the net.
Clean the wind deflector on the windshield
with the soft top closed.
X
Apply the parking brake firmly.
X
Vehicles with SmartKey: turn the
SmartKey to position 2 in the ignition lock
(
Y
page 151).
X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: press the
Start/Stop button twice (
Y
page 151).
X
Open the cover in the lower center console.
The AIRCAP button is under the cover.
X
Press AIRCAP button
:
.
The wind deflector between the windshield
and the soft top is extended.
X
Clean net
;
of the wind deflector with a
soft brush or a moist cloth. For heavier
soiling, clean it with the care and cleaning
agents recommended and approved by
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Care
Maintenance and care