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.

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

Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a Use a soft car sponge for cleaning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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