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TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE WHEN USING A CAR WASH,
ENSURE THE FOLLOWING BEFOREHAND:
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is switched off.
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The HOLD function is switched off.
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The 360° camera or the reversing camera is switched off.
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The side windows and sliding sunroof are completely closed.
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The outside mirrors are retracted.
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The blower for the ventilation and heating is switched off.
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The windscreen wiper switch is in position g.
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Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: The key is a minimum distance of 3m away
from the vehicle. Otherwise a door may lock and unlock unintentionally.
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For car washes with conveyor systems:
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Neutral gear i is engaged.
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If you leave the vehicle while it is being washed, ensure the key is
located in the vehicle. The park position j is otherwise automati‐
cally engaged.
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Removing the wax from the windscreen and the wiper rubber
after washing the vehicle will help to avoid smearing and reduce
wiper noise.
Car wash mode
In car wash mode, the vehicle is prepared for driving into an automatic
car wash. Car wash mode can be activated up to a speed of 20km/h
(/page581).
WHEN CAR WASH MODE IS ACTIVATED, THE
CAR WASH MODE ACTIVE MES‐
SAGE WILL APPEAR ON THE DRIVER DISPLAY. THE FOLLOWING ADJUST‐
MENTS WILL BE MADE:
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The outside mirrors will be folded in.
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To prevent the windscreen washer system from starting up automatically,
the rain sensor will be deactivated.
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Air-recirculation mode will be activated.
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The rear window wiper will be deactivated.
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The windows and the sliding sunroof will be closed.
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be deactivated.
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Vehicles with 360° camera: the front image will be activated after
approximately eight seconds.
If one of the settings cannot be selected, this is displayed by a % behind
the respective setting.
Pressing Switch off will cancel car wash mode. Car wash mode will automati‐
cally be deactivated above a speed of 20km/h.
You can also switch off car wash mode via the MBUX multimedia system
(/page581).
THE FOLLOWING SETTINGS WILL BE RESET WHEN CAR WASH MODE IS
DEACTIVATED:
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The outside mirrors will be folded out.
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The rain sensor will be activated.
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Air-recirculation mode will be deactivated.
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The windows and the sliding sunroof will remain closed.
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The rear window wiper will be activated.
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Parking Assist PARKTRONIC will be reset to the previously selected set‐
ting.
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Vehicles with 360° camera: the front image will be deactivated at
speeds above 18km/h.
Switching car wash mode on/off
Requirements:
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The vehicle is stationary.
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The vehicle is switched on.
Multimedia system:
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Settings
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Vehicle
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Driving
ACTIVATING CAR WASH MODE
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Select Car wash mode.
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Select Activate.
If one of the settings cannot be selected, this will be shown by a % next to
the respective setting.
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For an overview of the settings configured when you activate car
wash mode (/page580).
DEACTIVATING CAR WASH MODE
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Select Switch off.
The settings of car wash mode will be reset.
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Car wash mode will be automatically deactivated as soon as your
speed exceeds 20km/h.
Information on using a high-pressure cleaner
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WARNING
Risk of an accident when using high-pressure cleaners with round-
spray nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible damage.
Components damaged in this way may unexpectedly fail.
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Do not use a high-pressure cleaner with round-spray noz‐
zles.
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Have damaged tyres or chassis parts replaced immediately.
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR VEHICLE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WHEN
USING A HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANER:
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Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: The key is at a minimum distance of 3m
away from the vehicle. Otherwise the doors could lock and unlock unin‐
tentionally.
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Maintain a distance of at least 30cm to the vehicle.
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Vehicles with decorative foil: Parts of your vehicle are covered with
a decorative foil. Maintain a distance of at least 70cm between the foil-
covered parts of the vehicle and the nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner.
Move the nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner around while cleaning. The
water temperature of the high-pressure cleaner must not exceed 60°C.
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Observe the information on the correct distance in the equipment manu‐
facturer's operating instructions.
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Do not direct the nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner directly at sensitive
parts, e.g. tyres, gaps, electrical components, batteries, illuminants or
louvres.
Washing the vehicle by hand
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NOTE
Damage to the wheel arch flares and bumpers if used as a step
The wheel arch flares and bumpers can be damaged or become
detached from the vehicle if you use them as a step.
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Only use the two steps indicated on the rear bumper.
Observe the relevant legal requirements (for example in some countries, wash‐
ing by hand is permitted only in specially designated wash bays).
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Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
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Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
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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.
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Observe the notes on the care of car parts (/page584).
Notes on paintwork/matt finish paintwork
care
To avoid damaging the paintwork and interfering with the driving assistance
systems, please observe the following notes:
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 petroleum 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, foil or similar materials. Only have foil attached to
the bumper at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible. Do not use acid solutions and
acidic cleaners.
MATT FINISH
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Only use care products approved for Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not attach stickers, foils or similar materials. Only have foil attached
to the bumper at a qualified specialist workshop.
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Do not polish the vehicle and light-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 programmes with a final hot wax treatment.
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Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polishing products, gloss preserv‐
ers, .
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IN THE EVENT OF PAINTWORK DAMAGE:
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Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a qualified specialist work‐
shop.
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Make sure the radar sensors are working (/page320).
Notes on cleaning decorative foils
Observe the "Notes on paintwork / matt finish paintwork care" (/page582).
They also apply to matt decorative films.
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative films to avoid damage.
CLEANING
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When cleaning with the high-pressure cleaner, maintain a distance of at
least 70 cm between the foil-covered parts of the vehicle and the nozzle
of the high-pressure cleaner.
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For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild cleaning agent without addi‐
tives or abrasive substances (e.g. a car shampoo approved for Mercedes-
Benz).
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Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
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Remove dirt as soon as possible. Avoid rubbing too hard in order not to
damage the decorative film irreparably.
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If there is dirt on the finish or if the decorative film is dull: use the paint
cleaner recommended and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
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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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To prevent water stains, dry a film-wrapped vehicle with a soft, absorb‐
ent cloth after every car wash.
AVOIDING DAMAGE TO THE DECORATIVE FILM
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The service life and colouring of decorative films are impaired by:
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Sunlight
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Temperature (e.g. hot air blower)
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Weather conditions
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Stone chippings and dirt
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Chemical cleaning agents
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Oily products
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Do not use polish on matt decorative film. Polishing will have the effect
of shining the film-wrapped surface.
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Do not treat matt or structured decorative films with wax. Permanent
stains may occur.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused
by incorrect care cannot always be completely repaired. In this case, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
You can obtain more information on care and cleaning agents from the manu‐
facturer.
In the case of film-wrapped surfaces, visual differences may occur between
the surfaces that were not protected by a decorative film after a decorative
film has been removed.
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Have work or repairs to decorative films carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop (e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre).
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Information on window films
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NOTE
Damage to electronic components due to excess fluids
When window films have been retrofitted, fluids such as cleaning
agents or water may run down and get behind trim parts of the vehicle
interior and cause damage to electronic components.
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Use cleaning agents as sparingly as possible.
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Immediately absorb any excess fluids.
Notes on car parts cleaning and care
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WARNING
Risk of entrapment if the windscreen wipers are switched on while
the windscreen is being cleaned
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion while you are cleaning the
windscreen or wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm.
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Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the drive system
before cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades.
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NOTE
Damage due to use of acidic cleaning agents
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Do not use acidic cleaning agents. Otherwise, the surfaces
could be damaged.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the notes on cleaning and care of the
following car parts:
WINDOWS
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NOTE
Damage to electronic components due to excess fluids
When cleaning the windows from the inside, fluids such as cleaning
agents or water may run down and get behind trim parts of the vehicle
interior and cause damage to electronic components.
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Use cleaning agents as sparingly as possible.
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Immediately absorb any excess fluids.
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Clean the windows on the inside and outside with a damp cloth and with
a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaning agents to
clean the insides of windows.
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After changing the wiper blades or treating the vehicle with
wax, clean the windscreen thoroughly with cleaning agents rec‐
ommended for Mercedes-Benz. Failure to observe the applica‐
tion instructions may result in damage, smear marks or dazzling
spots.
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Remove external misting or dirt on the windscreen in front of
the multifunction camera. Otherwise, driving systems and driving
safety systems may be impaired or unavailable (/page320).
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WHEELS AND RIMS
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Use water and acid-free wheel cleaners.
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Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust. This could dam‐
age wheel bolts and brake components.
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To avoid corrosion of the brake discs and pads, drive the vehicle for a
few minutes after cleaning before parking it. The brake discs and brake
linings will warm up and dry out.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent (e.g. car
shampoo).
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Use only cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic
lenses.
VEHICLE SOCKET (HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY)
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Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the vehicle socket.
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Do not use high-pressure cleaners or cleaning agents (such as soap).
SENSORS
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Clean the sensors in the front and rear part of the vehicle with car
shampoo, plenty of water and a soft cloth (/page320).
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When using a high-pressure cleaner, maintain a minimum distance of
30cm.
Notes on interior care
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WARNING
Risk of injury from plastic parts breaking off after the use of sol‐
vent-based care products
Care and cleaning products containing solvents 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
Property damage due to disinfectants
The interior includes a number of sensitive surfaces such as displays,
plastics and leather.
Disinfectants can contain alcohol and other substances that penetrate
and damage surfaces. Technology behind buttons and displays can also
be damaged.
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Do not use disinfectant on interior surfaces.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the following notes on cleaning and
care:
SEAT BELTS
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Clean with lukewarm, soapy water.
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Do not use chemical cleaning agents.
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Do not dry by heating to more than 80 °C or exposing to direct sunlight.
DISPLAY
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Switch off the display and allow it to cool.
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Clean the surface carefully with a microfibre cloth and a suitable display
care product (TFT LCD).
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Do not use any other agents.
PLASTIC TRIM
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Clean with a damp microfibre cloth.
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If it is very dirty, use a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not attach stickers, plastic film or similar materials.
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Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or sun cream to come into
contact with the plastic trim.
GENUINE WOOD AND TRIM ELEMENTS
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Clean with a microfibre cloth.
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Black piano-lacquer look: clean with a damp cloth and soapy water.
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If it is very dirty, use a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents, polishes or waxes.
HEADLINER
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Clean with a brush or dry shampoo.
CARPET
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Use a carpets and textiles cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-
Benz.
IMITATION LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
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Clean the entire steering wheel with a damp cotton cloth and a 1% soap
solution. Do not spot clean.
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Use cleaning and care products recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not use a microfibre cloth.
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Do not use oil-based cleaning and care products.
STEERING WHEEL MADE OF GENUINE LEATHER OR DINAMICA
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NOTE
Damage caused by wrong cleaners
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Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents such as tar remover
or wheel cleaner; neither should you use polishes or waxes.
Otherwise you may damage the finish.
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Clean with a damp cloth and a 1% soap solution and then wipe with a
dry cloth.
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If it is very dirty, use a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
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Leather care: use a leather care agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not allow the leather to become too damp.
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Do not use a microfibre cloth.
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Leather is a natural product. It has natural surface characteris‐
tics, such as differences in structure, marks caused by growth
and injury or subtle colour differences. These surface charac‐
teristics are particular to leather, and are not material defects.
Leather is also subject to a natural ageing process, which
changes the surface characteristics.
GENUINE LEATHER SEAT COVERS
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Vacuum up dirt suchas crumbs or dust and then clean the seat covers
with a damp cotton cloth and wipe down with a dry cloth. Regularly clean
the seat covers.
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If they are very dirty, use an aftercare leather care agent recommended
for Mercedes-Benz.
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Leather care: use a leather care agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not use a microfibre cloth.
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Do not allow the leather to become too damp.
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Do not use oil-based cleaning and care products.
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Leather is a natural product. It has natural surface characteris‐
tics, such as differences in structure, marks caused by growth
and injury or subtle colour differences. These surface charac‐
teristics are particular to leather, and are not material defects.
Leather is also subject to a natural ageing process, which
changes the surface characteristics.
Waves or wrinkling in the seat cover may occur due to the stress
on the seat; this is caused by the natural leather material.
Regular cleaning and care of the leather will reduce dirt build-up,
wear marks and ageing damage and thus significantly extend its
life span. Clothing that can leave stains (e.g. jeans) may discolour
the leather.
IMITATION LEATHER SEAT COVERS
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Vacuum up dirt suchas crumbs or dust and then use a damp cotton cloth
and a 1% soap solution to clean the entire seat cover. Do not spot clean.
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Use cleaning and care products recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not use a microfibre cloth.
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Do not use oil-based cleaning and care products.
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