Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Notes on cleaning and care Avoiding vehicle damage
Exhaust pipes
Clean with cleaning agents recommended by Mercedes-Benz,
particularly in the winter and after washing the vehicle.
Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
Trailer tow hitch
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Remove traces of rust on the ball, e.g. with a wire brush.
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Remove dirt with a lint-free cloth.
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After cleaning, oil or grease the ball coupling lightly.
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Observe the notes on care in the trailer tow hitch manu‐
facturer's operating instructions.
Do not clean the ball coupling with a high-pressure cleaner or
solvent.
Notes on care of the interior
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WARNING Risk of injury from plastic
parts breaking off after the use of sol‐
vent-based care products
Care and cleaning products containing sol‐
vents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous.
When the airbags are deployed, plastic parts
may break away.
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Do not use any care or cleaning prod‐
ucts containing solvents to clean the
cockpit.
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WARNING Risk of injury or death from
bleached seat belts
Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can severely
weaken them.
This can, for example, cause seat belts to
tear or fail in an accident.
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Never bleach or dye seat belts.
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