Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Clean the windows inside and outside with a
damp cloth and with a cleaning agent recom-
mended for Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-
based cleaning agents to clean the insides of
windows.
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After changing the wiper blades or treating
the vehicle with wax, clean the windshield
thoroughly with cleaning agents recommen-
ded for Mercedes-Benz. Failure to observe the
application instructions may result in damage,
smear marks or glare spots.
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Remove external fogging or dirt on the wind-
shield in front of the multifunction camera.
Otherwise, driving systems and driving safety
systems may be impaired or unavailable
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page 253).
Wiper blades
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Move the wiper arms into the replacement
position (
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page 177).
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With the wiper arms folded out, clean the
wiper blades with a damp cloth.
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Make sure that the wiper blades are coated.
The coating may leave residue on a cloth. Do
not rub the wiper blades excessively or clean
them too often.
Exterior lighting
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Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild
cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).
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Use only cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Vehicle socket (high-voltage battery)
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Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the
vehicle socket.
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Do not use power washers or cleaning agents
such as soap.
Sensors
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Clean the sensors in the front and rear bump-
ers with a soft cloth and car shampoo
(
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page 253).
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When using a power washer, maintain a mini-
mum distance of 11.8 in (30 cm).
Reversing camera and 360° Camera
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Open the camera cover with the multimedia
system (
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page 301).
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Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the
camera lens.
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Do not use a power washer.
Notes on care of the interior
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WARNING Risk of injury from plastic parts
breaking off after the use of solvent-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 products
containing solvents to clean the cockpit.
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WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries
from bleached seat belts
Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can severely
weaken them.
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