Mercedes-Benz

Notes on care of vehicle parts

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.

Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the ignition before cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades.

WARNING Risk of burns from tailpipes and tailpipe trim

The tailpipe and tailpipe trim can become very hot. If you come into contact with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn yourself.

Always be particularly careful around the tailpipe and the tailpipe trim.

Allow the vehicle parts to cool down before you touch them.

Observe the following information:

	Information on cleaning and care	Avoiding vehicle damage
Wheels/rims	Use water and acid-free wheel cleaners.	Do not use acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust. This could damage wheel bolts and brake components. To avoid corrosion of the brake discs and brake linings, drive the vehicle for a few minutes after cleaning before parking it. The brake discs and brake linings warm up and dried out.
Windows	Clean the windows on the inside and outside using a damp cloth and cleaning products recommended by Mercedes-Benz.	Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products or cleaning agents containing solvents to clean the inside of the 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 lens with a wet sponge and mild detergent, e. g. car shampoo.	Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.
AIRPANEL	If the vehicle is very dusty or there are salt deposits in the AIRPANEL mechanics, the adjustment range of the shutters in the radiator trim may be restricted. Switch on the ignition, and the shutters open automatically after approximately 120 seconds. Clean the bearing points of the shutters with a high-pressure water jet.	When using a high-pressure water jet, maintain a minimum distance of 30 cm.
Sensors	Clean the sensors in the front and rear bumpers and in the radiator grille with a soft cloth and car shampoo.	When using a high-pressure water jet, maintain a minimum distance of 30 cm.
Reversing camera and 360° Camera	Open the camera cover with the multimedia systemMore . Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean the camera lens.	Do not use a high-pressure water jet.
Tailpipes	Clean with cleaning agents recommended by Mercedes-Benz, particularly in the winter and after washing the vehicle.	Use acid-free cleaning agents.
Trailer hitch	Remove rust on the ball, e.g. with a wire brush. Remove dirt with a lint-free cloth. After cleaning, oil or grease the ball head lightly. Observe the cleaning instructions in the operating instructions of the trailer hitch manufacturer.	Do not clean the ball neck with solvents or a high-pressure cleaner.