X
When taking the vehicle through an
automatic conveyor-type car wash:
Make sure the automatic transmission
remains in neutral position
N. Observe
instructions, see “Remaining in neutral
position
N” (
Y
page 292).
When leaving the automatic car wash, make
sure the mirrors are folded out.
After running the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, wipe any wax off of the
windshield and the wiper blade inserts. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noise
which can be caused by residual wax on the
windshield.
Ornamental moldings
X
For regular cleaning and care of ornamental
moldings, use a damp cloth.
!
Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental
moldings. Although ornamental moldings
may have chrome appearance, they could
be made of anodized aluminum that will be
damaged when cleaned with chrome
cleaner. Instead, use a damp cloth to clean
those ornamental moldings.
For very dirty ornamental moldings of
which you are sure are chrome-plated, use
a chrome cleaner. If in doubt whether an
ornamental molding is chrome-plated,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps,
side markers, turn signal lenses
X
Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,
with plenty of water.
!
Only use window cleaning solutions that
are suitable for plastic lamp lenses.
Window cleaning solutions which are not
suitable may damage the plastic lamp
lenses of the headlamps. Therefore, do not
use abrasives, solvents or cleaners that
contain solvents.
Cleaning the driving systems sensors
X
Switch off the ignition.
X
Clean DISTRONIC PLUS/PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
system sensor cover
:
by hand.
To clean DISTRONIC PLUS/PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
system sensor cover
:
and the bumper area
near sensors
;
observe the following:
R
Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,
with plenty of water.
R
Use a soft, non-scratching cloth.
!
If you use a power washer to clean the
sensor covers, observe the following:
R
Follow the instructions provided by the
power washer manufacturer.
R
Maintain a distance between the sensor
covers and the nozzle of the power
washer.
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