Mercedes-Benz S 450 2020, Operator'S Manual

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Notes on care of vehicle parts
& WARNING Risk of entrapment if the
windshield wipers are switched on while
the windshield is being cleaned
If the windshield wipers are set in motion
while you are cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades, you can be trapped by the
wiper arm.
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Always switch off the windshield wipers
and the ignition before cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades.
& WARNING Risk of burns from the tail‐
pipe and tailpipe trims
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims 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 trims and
supervise children especially closely in
this area.
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Allow vehicle parts to cool down before
touching 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 brakepads, drive
the vehicle for a few minutes after cleaning before parking
it. The brake discs and brakepads warm up and dry out.
Windows
Clean windows inside and outside with a damp cloth and with
a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaning
agents to clean the inside of windows.
Wiper blades Fold out the wiper blades and clean them using a damp cloth. Do not clean the wiper blades too often.
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