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:
Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharge.
Connect a trickle charger.
You can obtain information about
trickle
chargers ...
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 ...
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) ...
