Notes on cleaning and care
Preventing damage to the vehicle
Trailer 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, lightly oil or grease the
ball head.
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Observe the notes on care in the
trailer hitch manufacturer's operator's
manual.
Do not clean the ball neck with a power
washer or solvent.
Sliding door
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Remove foreign objects from the
vicinity of the contact plates and con-
tact pins of the sliding door.
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Clean the contact plates and contact
pins with a mild cleaning agent and a
soft cloth.
Do not oil or grease the contact plates or
the contact pins.
Steps
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Clean the electrically operated steps
and their housing with a power
washer.
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After cleaning, spray the lateral guides
with silicone spray.
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Clean the steps in the bumper with a
power washer.
Do not use oil or grease as a lubricant.
Aluminum
side panels
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Brush down the aluminum side panels
with water and a neutral or mild alka-
line cleaning agent.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to
clean the dropsides.
Notes on the cleaning and 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.
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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NOTE Damage to property due to incor-
rect leather care
The steering wheel, seat covers and other
parts of the vehicle interior can be made of
leather.
Leather becomes brittle and can crack if it is
incorrectly cared for or cleaned.
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If it gets dirty, thoroughly wipe it with a
damp cloth (water or mild soapy water)
or use leather care agents or cleaners
that have been recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Then wipe
it over again with a dry cloth.
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Do not use a microfiber cloth for clean-
ing.
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Do not soak the leather.
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Do not use cleaning agents containing
solvents such as tar remover or wheel
cleaner, polishes or waxes.
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