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:
Winter tires
At temperatures below 45 °F (+7
°C), use
winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of
tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the
snowflake
symbol in addition ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
• Excessive speed, especially in turns
• Wet and slippery road surfaces
• Following another vehicle too closely
The drivi ...
Vehicle remote opening
If you have unintentionally locked your
vehicle (e.g. the SmartKey is still in the
vehicle) and a replacement SmartKey is not
available, the vehicle can be opened by a
Mercedes-Benz Customer A ...