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.
The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can become very hot. If you come into contact with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn yourself.
Notes on cleaning and care | Avoiding vehicle damage | |
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Wheels/rims | Use water and acid-free wheel cleaners. |
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Windows | Clean windows inside and outside with a damp cloth and with a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz. | Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-based cleaning agents to clean the inside of windows. |
Wiper blades | Fold out the wiper blades and clean them using a damp cloth. | Do not clean the wiper blades too often. |
Exterior lighting | Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo. | Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses. |
Sensors | Clean the sensors in the front and rear bumper and in the radiator grille with a soft cloth and car shampoo. | When using a high-pressure cleaner, maintain a minimum distance of 30 cm. |
Running boards | Use water and acid-free cleaning agents. | Do not clean the aluminium trim insert of the running board with alkaline or acidic cleaning agents such as wheel cleaners. Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust. The aluminium trim inserts could otherwise be damaged. |
Reversing camera and 360° Camera |
| Do not use a high-pressure cleaner. |
Tailpipes | Clean with a cleaning agent recommended for Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter and after washing the vehicle. | Do not use acidic cleaning agents. |
Trailer hitch |
| Do not clean the ball neck with a high-pressure cleaner or solvent. |