Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 405 / 585

Notes on care of car parts
& WARNING Risk of entrapment if the
windscreen wipers are switched on while
the windscreen is being cleaned
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
while you are cleaning the windscreen or
wiper blades, you can be trapped by the
wiper arm.
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Always switch off the windscreen wip‐
ers and the ignition before cleaning the
windscreen or wiper blades.
& WARNING Risk of burns from tailpipes
and tailpipe trim
The tailpipe and tailpipe trim can become
very hot. If you come into contact with these
parts of the vehicle, you could burn yourself.
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Always be particularly careful around
the tailpipe and the tailpipe trim.
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Allow the vehicle parts to cool down
before you touch them.
Observe the following information:
Notes on cleaning and care Avoiding vehicle damage
Wheels/rims Use water and acid-free wheel cleaners.
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Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust.
This could damage wheel bolts and brake components.
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To avoid corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads,
drive the vehicle for a few minutes after cleaning before
parking it. The brake discs and brake pads warm up and
dry out.
Windows
Clean the windows on the inside and outside using a damp
cloth and cleaning agents recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaning
agents to clean the inside of windows.
402 Maintenance and care