It is impossible to know, evaluate and advise the service trade of all conceivable ways in which service might be done or of the possible hazardous consequences of each way. Proper service and repair is important to the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles or driving axles whether they be front or rear. Automatic car washes without brushes are prefera- ble. The poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any wax. This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noise which can be caused by residual wax on the windshield. This may lead to vehicle damage.
. Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of embedded dirt i. Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake. If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be- fore running it through the automatic car wash. Only reset if the proper maintenance service has been performed. Do not confuse the maintenance service indicator with the engine oil level indicatorN. Do not use solvents like tar remover or wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as these may be abrasive.
! Therefore, do not use abrasives, sol- vents or cleaners that contain solvents. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. It is a contribution towards achieving even higher Service quality. Exercise particular care when cleaning per- forated leather as its underside should not become wet. Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat. Do not use oil or wax on these parts. Your vehicle has been treated at the facto- ry with a wax-base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehicle.
Never apply strong force and only use a soft, non-scratching cloth when clean- ing the lenses. To prevent scratches, do not use scour- ing agents. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above 176°F 80°C or in direct sunlight. They could other- wise damage the hood. If in doubt whether an ornamental molding is chrome-plated, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the car-care products recommended here.
The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will find the information for resetting the maintenance service indicator in the maintenance-relevant information for your vehicle. Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion. The webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents. Precautions It is necessary to take extra care when working on the electrical system to avoid damage to semi-conductor devices diodes and transistors and to avoid the risk of personal injury. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield.
Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. G Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Window cleaning solutions which are not suitable may damage the plas- tic lamp lenses of the headlamps. Never use a round nozzle to power-wash tires. Such information is available from either your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz. Wheel rim cleaners can lead to increased corro- sion of the brake disks and brake pads.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the lens surface. In such cases it is best to seek aid at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Instead, use a damp cloth to clean those orna- mental moldings. When washing the vehicle underbody, do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels. ! Doing so may damage the windows.
Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish. Some of these service operations require the use of tools specially designed for the purpose. G Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. An automotive glass cleaner is recom- mended. Only use window cleaning solutions that are suitable for plastic lamp lens- es. Power washer Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove.
Components such as the alternator or any other having semi-conductor circuitry could be irreparably damaged. When leaving the car wash, make sure that the mirrors are folded out. Do not apply any of these products or wax if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot. When applying Mercedes-Benz ap- proved Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care products, take care not to spray them on the brake disks. Although ornamental moldings may have chrome appear- ance, they could be made of anodized aluminum that will be damaged when cleaned with chrome cleaner. Hand-wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable. It should be consulted regularly by workshop personnel as an addition to the practical and theoretical knowledge obtained in Training School courses. To prevent scratches, do not use scour- ing agents. Dam- aged areas need to be re-undercoated. A prerequisite for a thor- ough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection. For very dirty ornamental moldings of which you are sure are chrome-plated, use a chrome cleaner. Only use acid-free cleaning materials.