Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements in all countries concerned.
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
Use a soft sponge to clean.
Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet.
Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently.
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the
paintwork.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all traces of road salt deposits carefully and as soon as possible.
See also:
Stowage well under the cargo
compartment floor
A removable insert under the trunk floor
contains the parts of the EASY-PACK loadsecuring
kit. The tire-change tool kit is stored
beneath this insert.
– To open: open the tailgate.
– Holdi ...
Setting the side air vents
To open/close: turn thumbwheel 3 up or down.
Side window defroster vent 1 is never completely shut, even if side air vent
2 is shut. ...
Driving on flooded roads
Do not drive through flooded areas.
Check the depth of any water before driving
through it. Drive slowly through standing
water. Otherwise, water may enter the
vehicle interior or the engine c ...