Care
Notes on care
Regular and proper care maintains the value of your vehicle.
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It is advisable to use Mercedes-Benz care products.
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Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate care cannot always be completely repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Repair damage caused by loose chippings and remove the following substances immediately, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard:
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Soak insect remains with insect remover and rinse off afterwards.
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Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off afterwards.
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Remove tree resin, oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid.
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Use silicone remover to remove wax.
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Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
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Dispose of empty packaging, cleaning cloths and polishing wads in an environmentally responsible manner.
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Do not affix:
to painted surfaces, otherwise you could damage the paintwork.
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Vehicle care
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Do not park the vehicle for a long period of time directly after cleaning, especially if the wheels have just been cleaned with a wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause rapid corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads/linings. After cleaning, park the vehicle when it is at normal operating temperature.
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Automatic car wash
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car wash from the very start.
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Cabriolet: it is preferable to use car washes that do not use high-pressure cleaners. In car washes that use high water pressures, there is a danger that water may leak into the vehicle.
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Do not use a touch-free automatic car wash that uses chemical agents to wash the vehicle.
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If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it before cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
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Make sure that the automatic car wash is suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is washed. There is otherwise a risk of damage to the exterior mirrors.
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Make sure that the side windows are completely closed, that the ventilation/heater blower is fully turned off and that the windscreen wiper switch is set to 0. Otherwise, the rain sensor may be activated, inadvertently triggering wiper operation. This could cause damage to the vehicle.
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After using an automatic car wash, wipe any wax and drying agents off the windscreen and the wiper blades. This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the windscreen.
High-pressure cleaners
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Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circular-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle or - especially - the tyres. You could otherwise damage the tyres and cause an accident.
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Observe the instructions issued by the equipment manufacturer concerning the distance to be maintained between the nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner and the vehicle (at least 30 cm).
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
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tyres
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door joint
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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
Damaged seals or electrical components can lead to failures or leaks.
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Cleaning the wiper blades and the outside of the windscreen
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Turn the key to position
0 in the ignition lock before cleaning the windscreen or the wiper blades. There is otherwise a risk of the windscreen wipers being set in motion and causing injury.
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Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition lock more.
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Set the windscreen wipers to position I on the combination switch more.
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Turn the key to position 0 or remove it when the wiper arms are vertical more.
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Only fold the wiper arms away from the windscreen when they are in a vertical position, otherwise you will damage the bonnet.
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Fold the wiper arms away from the windscreen until you feel them engage.
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Clean the windscreen and the wiper blades.
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Fold the windscreen wipers back again before the ignition is switched on.
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Do not clean the wiper blades too often as this will result in the rubber becoming porous, leading to wiper noise.
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Cleaning the windows
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Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products, solvents or cleaning agents containing solvents to clean the inside of the windows. Clean the insides of the windows with a damp cloth or commercially-available glass cleaner. Avoid touching the inside of the rear windscreen and the side windows with hard objects, e.g. ice scrapers or rings. You could otherwise cause damage to the windows, rear window heating or aerial on the rear window.
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Anti-glare film retrofitted to the insides of the windows could interfere with radio or mobile phone reception, especially if it is conductive or metal-coated film. Information about anti-glare film can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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Cleaning the headlamps
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Clean the headlamp lenses with a wet sponge.
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Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable washer fluid could damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
Do not use the following:
You could otherwise scratch or damage the surface of the lenses.
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Plastic trim
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Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub. Doing so will scratch or damage the surfaces.
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Wipe plastic parts with a damp, lint-free cloth (e.g. a microfibre cloth).
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Light soiling: use a low-foaming soap (e.g. a light liquid hand soap) diluted in water.
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Heavy soiling: use a cleaning agent that is solvent-free and non-corrosive. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz cleaning product for this purpose.
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Cleaning the steering wheel boss and dashboard
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Moisten a clean lint-free cloth with water.
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Clean the plastic parts and the dashboard.
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If particularly dirty, use a mild detergent.
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Do not use cleaners and cockpit care sprays containing solvents to clean the cockpit and steering wheel boss. Cleaners containing solvents cause the surface to become porous and in the event of an airbag being triggered, plastic parts that have become loose could cause considerable injuries.
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Leather upholstery*
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Cleaning
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Clean genuine leather covers using a damp cloth, then wipe the covers down using a dry cloth. When doing this, make sure that the leather does not become soaked. For leather care, you should use leather care foam A 001 986 59 71 10. You can purchase this from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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Clean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened with a solution containing 1% detergent (e. g. washing-up liquid).
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Clean fabric covers with a microfibre cloth moistened with a solution containing 1% detergent (e. g. washing-up liquid). When cleaning, take care not to rub too vigorously and always wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines. Leave the seat to dry afterwards. Cleaning results depend on the type of dirt and how long it has been there.
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Clean Alcantara covers with a damp cloth. Make sure you wipe entire seat sections to avoid leaving visible lines.
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Note that leather covers are a natural product and as such are subject to a natural ageing process and may react differently (e.g. increased formation of wrinkles) to certain environmental influences (such as high humidity, intense heat).
Note that regular care is essential to ensure that the quality (both appearance and comfort) of the covers is retained over time.
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Cabriolet
Frequent cleaning reduces the resistance of the soft top to dirt.
Intensive treatment with the Mercedes-Benz convertible soft-top cleaning agents kit can restore the resistance to dirt.
Incorrect cleaning and care, as well as ageing, can cause soft-top seams to leak. Have the soft-top seams sealed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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Cover the soft top with a suitable cover if you plan to leave the vehicle outside for a long period of time.
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Remove bird droppings immediately as they are corrosive and can therefore make the fabric leak. Do not use high-pressure cleaning equipment to clean the vehicle. Do not use sharp-edged equipment to remove ice and snow.
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You can wash your vehicle in an automatic car wash.
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Do not treat the vehicle with hot wax under any circumstances.
Never use any of the following to clean the soft top:
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petrol
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thinner
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tar or stain remover
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other organic solvents
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Cleaning the soft top
If it is only slightly dirty, you can clean the soft top while it is dry or rinse it with clear water.
Use a brush and clear water to clean away normal amounts of dirt. Always brush in the direction of the cloth, from front to back.
If it is very dirty or stained, clean with a suitable soft-top cleaning agent and a brush. Always brush in the direction of the cloth, from front to back.
Care of exhaust tail pipes (AMG vehicles)
Impurities combined with the effects of road grit and corrosive environmental factors may cause flash rust to form on the surface.
Regular care of the exhaust tail pipes will ensure that their original shine is restored.
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Do not clean exhaust tail pipes with alkaline-based cleaning agents such as wheel cleaner.
Use the chrome-cleaning agent recommended by Mercedes-Benz for cleaning. Information about chrome-cleaning agents can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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Cleaning Distronic*
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Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock.
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Clean cover in the radiator grille with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
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Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub. Doing so will scratch or damage the surfaces.
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Cleaning Parktronic*
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Clean sensors in the bumper with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
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Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and do not scrub. You will otherwise scratch or damage the sensors. If you intend to use a high-pressure cleaner or a steam cleaner to clean the sensors, observe the instructions issued by the equipment manufacturer concerning the distance to be maintained between the nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner and the vehicle.
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