Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive W245, Руководство оператора

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Observe the legal requirements in each coun-
try.
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Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
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Use a soft sponge to clean.
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Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
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Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet.
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Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently.
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Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
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Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Power washers
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The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
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Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about
the correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
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tires
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door gaps, roof gaps, joints, etc.
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electrical components
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battery
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connectors
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lights
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seals
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trim
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ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
Cleaning the paintwork
! Do not affix:
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stickers
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films
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magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
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Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
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Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards.
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Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils
and greases by rubbing gently with a cloth
soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid.
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Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
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Use silicone remover to remove wax.
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Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB
Touch-Up Stick, to repair slight damage to
the paintwork quickly and provisionally.
The following cannot always be completely
repaired:
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scratches
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corrosive deposits
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areas affected by corrosion
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damage caused by inadequate care
In such cases, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
surface, use the paint care products recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
This is the case approximately every three to
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