Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC, Руководство оператора

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Do not point the nozzle of the power washer
directly at sensitive parts such as tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, light sour‐
ces and ventilation slots.
Washing the vehicle by hand
Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number
of countries, washing by hand is only permitted
in specially designated wash bays.
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Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using
a soft car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
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Carefully hose the vehicle off with water and
dry using a chamois. Take care not to point
the water jet directly towards the air inlet
grille below the hood.
Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork
care
Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid
damaging the paintwork.
Paint
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Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
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Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off
afterwards.
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Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro‐
leum ether or lighter fluid.
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Coolant and brake fluid: remove with a damp
cloth and clean water.
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Tar stains: use tar remover.
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Wax: use silicone remover.
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Do not attach stickers, films or similar mate‐
rials.
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
Matte finish
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Only use care products approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels.
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Only use car washes that correspond to the
latest engineering standards.
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Do not use car wash programs with a final
hot wax treatment.
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Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polish‐
ing products, gloss preservers, e.g. wax.
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Always have paintwork repairs carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Notes on cleaning decorative foils
Observe the notes on matte finish care in the
chapter "Notes on paintwork/matte finish paint‐
work care" (
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page 339). They also apply to
matte decorative foils.
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative foils to
avoid vehicle damage.
Cleaning
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For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild
cleaning agent without additives or abrasive
substances, e.g. a car shampoo approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
whilst avoiding rubbing too hard. There is
otherwise a risk of damaging the decorative
foil irreparably.
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