Washing by hand

Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as soon as possible when driving in winter.

Also, clean the insides of the wheels when washing the underbody of the vehicle.

•► Do not use hot water and do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.

•► Use a soft car sponge for cleaning.

•► Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo.

•► Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water jet.

•► Do not point the water jet directly at the air inlets.

•► Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge frequently.

•► Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry it thoroughly with a chamois.

•► Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on the paintwork.

    See also:

    Safety notes
    WARNING For safety reasons, only enter a destination when the vehicle is stationary. When the vehicle is in motion, a passenger should enter the destination. Study manual and select route b ...

    DOT (Department of Transportation)
    DOT marked tires fulfill the requirements of the United States Department of Transportation. ...

    Trailer towing
    When towing a trailer and driving downhill, shift to the lower gear if the automatic transmission constantly shifts between two gears. Engaging a lower gear and reducing the speed reduces the ...