Get Operation -> Care Guide for Mercedes A Class 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2011)

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time during which the battery is disconnec-

Service due date exceeded

Care

ted.

The multi-function display shows one of the

Notes on care

Maintaining the time-dependent service

following messages:

schedule:

Regular and proper care maintains the value

Service A overdue by .. days

of your vehicle.

X Note down the service due date displayed

Service A overdue by .. km

before disconnecting the battery.

i It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care

You will also hear a warning tone.

products.

A qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a

X Subtract the battery disconnection periods

Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, will reset the

from the service date shown on the display

by corrosion and damage caused by inade-

ASSYST PLUS service indicator after the nec-

after reconnecting the battery.

quate care cannot always be completely

essary service work has been carried out.

repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-

i If you fail to have the service performed

cialist workshop immediately, e.g. a

Fading out the service message

by the specified date, you may be violating

Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

applicable laws. Your warranty may be inva-

Repair damage caused by loose chippings

lidated and goodwill settlements may be

and remove the following substances imme-

refused.

diately, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard:

R Soak insect remains with insect remover

Calling up the service due date

and rinse off afterwards.

R Soak bird droppings with water and rinse

Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-

off afterwards.

ing wheel.

X Switch on the ignition.

R Remove tree resin, oils, fuels and greases

by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in

X Press the è or ÿ button to select the

petroleum ether or lighter fluid.

standard display ( Y page 103).

X Press reset button 1.

R Use silicone remover to remove wax.

X Press the j or k button to select the

service information.

R Use tar remover to remove tar stains.

The multi-function display shows the

9 symbol and the service due date.

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H Environmental note

Vehicle care

! Make sure that the side windows are com-

pletely closed, that the ventilation/heater

Dispose of empty packaging, cleaning

! Do not park the vehicle for a long period

blower is fully turned off and that the wind-

cloths and polishing wads in an environ-

of time directly after cleaning, especially if

screen wiper switch is set to 0. The rain

mentally responsible manner.

the wheels have just been cleaned with a

sensor may otherwise be activated, trig-

wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause

gering unintended wiper movements. This

! Do not affix to painted surfaces or plastic

rapid corrosion of the brake discs and

could cause damage to the vehicle.

surfaces:

brake pads/linings. After cleaning, park

After using an automatic car wash, wipe off

the vehicle when it is at normal operating

R stickers

wax and drying agents from the windscreen

temperature.

R films

and the wiper blades. This will prevent smears

and reduce wiping noises caused by residue

R magnetic plates

Automatic car wash

on the windscreen.

R scented oil bottle or similar items

You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car

You could otherwise damage the paint fin-

wash from the beginning.

High-pressure cleaners

ish or plastic.

! Do not use a touch-free automatic car

G Risk of accident

wash that uses chemical agents to wash

! Clean the water drainage channels of the

Do not use high-pressure cleaners with cir-

the vehicle.

windscreen and the rear window at regular

cular-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean

intervals. Deposits such as leaves, petals

Preferably use automatic car washes with

your vehicle or ― especially ― the tyres.

and pollen may under certain circumstan-

high-pressure jets for pre-washing.

Otherwise, you could damage the tyres and

ces prevent water from draining away lead-

If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before

cause an accident.

ing to corrosion damage.

cleaning it in an automatic car wash.

! Observe the instructions issued by the

! Make sure that the automatic car wash is

equipment manufacturer concerning the

suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in

distance to be maintained between the

the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is

nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner and the

washed. There is otherwise a risk of dam-

vehicle (at least 30 cm).

age to the exterior mirrors.

Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle

around when cleaning your vehicle.

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X Turn the key to position 1 ( Y page 62) in

Do not aim directly at any of the following:

cleaner. Avoid touching the inside of the

the ignition lock.

rear windscreen and the side windows with

R tyres

hard objects, e.g. ice scrapers or rings. You

X Set the windscreen wipers to position

R door joint

could otherwise cause damage to the win-

I ( Y page 83) on the combination switch.

dows, rear window heating or aerial on the

R electrical components

X Turn the key to position 0 ( Y page 62) or

rear window.

remove it when the wiper arms are vertical.

R Battery

R connectors

i Anti-glare film retrofitted to the insides of

! Only fold the windscreen wipers away

the windows could interfere with radio or

from the windscreen when vertical, other-

R lights

mobile phone reception, especially if it is

wise you will damage the bonnet.

R seals

conductive or metal-coated film. Informa-

X Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-

R trim elements

tion about anti-glare film can be obtained

screen.

from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

Damaged seals or electrical components

X Wipe the windscreen and wiper blades with

can lead to failures or leaks.

Cleaning the headlamps

a damp, lint-free cloth (e.g. a microfibre

cloth) and cleaning agent.

Cleaning the wiper blades and the out-

X Clean the plastic lenses of the headlamps

X Fold the wiper arms back on to the wind-

side of the windscreen

with a damp sponge.

screen before the ignition is switched on.

G Risk of injury

! Only use washer fluid which is suitable for

! Do not clean the wiper blades too often

plastic lamp lenses. Unsuitable washer

Before cleaning the windscreen or wiper

as this will result in damage to the surface

blades, turn the key in the ignition to 0.

fluid could damage the plastic lamp lenses

coating, leading to wiper noise.

of the headlamps.

Otherwise, the windscreen wipers may

move and injure you.

Therefore, do not use:

Cleaning the windows

R dry cloths

! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,

R abrasive products

solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-

R solvents

vents to clean the inside of the windows.

Clean the insides of the windows with a

R cleaning products containing solvents

damp cloth or commercially-available glass

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You could otherwise scratch or damage the

G Risk of injury

Leave the seat to dry afterwards. Clean-

surface of the lenses.

ing results depend on the type of dirt and

Do not use cleaners and cockpit care

how long it has been there.

sprays containing solvents to clean the

Cleaning the plastic trim

cockpit and steering wheel boss. Cleaners

R Clean Alcantara covers with a damp

containing solvents cause the surface to

cloth. Make sure you wipe entire seat

! Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and

become porous and in the event of an air-

sections to avoid leaving visible lines.

do not scrub. Doing so will scratch or dam-

bag being triggered, plastic parts that have

age the surfaces.

become loose could cause considerable

i Note that leather covers are a natural

injuries.

product and as such are subject to a natural

! In order to protect the vehicle's high-qual-

ageing process and may react differently

ity surfaces and to retain the overall

(e.g. increased wrinkling) to certain envi-

appearance, avoid contact with cosmetics

Cleaning the leather upholstery*

ronmental influences (such as high humid-

and suntan lotion.

! Cleaning

ity, intense heat).

X Wipe plastic parts with a damp, lint-free

R Clean genuine leather covers using a

Note that regular care is essential to ensure

cloth (e.g. a microfibre cloth).

damp cloth, then wipe the covers down

that the quality (both appearance and com-

X Light soiling: use a low-foaming soap (e.g.

using a dry cloth. Make sure that the

fort) of the covers is retained over time.

leather does not become soaked. For

a light liquid hand soap) diluted in water.

leather care, use leather care foam A 001

X Heavy soiling: use a cleaning agent that is

Cleaning the trim strips (three-door

986 59 71 10. You can purchase this

vehicles)

solvent-free and non-corrosive. Mercedes-

from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

Benz recommends that you use a

! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,

Mercedes-Benz cleaning product for this

R Clean artificial leather covers with a cloth

solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-

purpose.

moistened with a solution containing 1%

vents to clean the trim strips below the side

detergent (e. g. washing-up liquid).

windows. You may otherwise damage the

Cleaning the steering wheel boss and

R Clean fabric covers with a microfibre

surface of the trim strips.

dashboard

cloth moistened with a solution contain-

ing 1% detergent (e.g. washing-up liquid).

X Moisten a clean lint-free cloth with water.

Cleaning the padded table*

When cleaning, take care not to rub too

X Clean the plastic parts and the dashboard.

The plastic parts of the padded table can be

vigorously and always wipe entire seat

X If particularly dirty, use a mild detergent.

cleaned using a detergent solution.

sections to avoid leaving visible lines.

* optional

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The fabric cover can be cleaned using a deter-

Cleaning Parktronic*

Trailer coupling*

gent solution or an upholstery cleaner.

The sensors are located in the front and rear

The ball coupling must be cleaned if it

i The cover cannot be removed.

bumpers.

becomes dirty or corroded.

X Remove any rust using a wire brush.

Cleaning the exhaust tail pipes

X Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or

Dirt combined with the effects of road grit and

a brush.

corrosive environmental factors may cause

! Do not clean the ball coupling with a high-

flash rust to form on the surface.

pressure cleaner. Do not use solvents.

Regular care of the exhaust tail pipes will

ensure that their original shine is restored.

! Do not clean exhaust tail pipes with alka-

line-based cleaning agents such as wheel

cleaner.

1 Parktronic* sensors in the left-hand side

Use the chrome-cleaning agent recommen-

of the front bumper.

ded by Mercedes-Benz for cleaning. Infor-

mation about chrome-cleaning agents can

X Clean sensors 1 in the bumper with water,

be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz

car shampoo and a soft cloth.

Service Centre.

! Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and

do not scrub. You will otherwise scratch or

1 Locking balls

damage the sensors. If you intend to use a

2 Guide pin

high-pressure cleaner or a steam cleaner to

3 Guide faces

clean the sensors, observe the instructions

4 Release lever

issued by the equipment manufacturer

5 Ball neck head

concerning the distance to be maintained

between the nozzle of the high-pressure

cleaner and the vehicle.

* optional

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X Lightly oil or grease positions 1 to 5 and

the ball coupling recess of the vehicle after

cleaning.

X Treat the lock with an oil that is acid and

resin-free.

X Check that the vehicle's trailer coupling is

working properly.

! Observe the note on care provided by the

trailer manufacturer.

i Maintenance of the ball coupling and

trailer coupling can also be performed by

any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

H Environmental note

Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi-

ronmentally-responsible manner.

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