Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
Warning!
paint damage. Frequent washing,
however, reduces and/or eliminates the
aggressiveness and potency of the
above adverse in-fluences.
recommended by Mercedes-Benz
because of the possibility of
incompatibility between materials used
in the production process and others
applied later.
Many cleaning products can be
hazardous. Some are poisonous,
others are flammable. Always follow
the instructions on the particular
container. Always open your car's
doors or windows when cleaning the
inside.
More frequent washings are necessary
to deal with unfavorable conditions; for
example, near the ocean, in industrial
areas (smoke, exhaust emissions), or
during winter operation.
We have selected car-care products and
compiled recommendations which are
specially matched to our vehicles and
which always reflect the latest techno-
logy. You can obtain MB car-care
products at your authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer.
You should check your vehicle from
time to time for stone chipping or other
damage. Any damage should be
repaired as soon as possible to prevent
the start of corrosion.
Never use fluids or solvents that are
not designed for cleaning your car.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion
or damage due to negligent or incorrect
care cannot always be removed or
repaired with the car-care products re-
commended here. In such cases it is
best to seek aid at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer.
!n operation, your vehicle is subjected
to varying external influences which, if
gone unchecked, can attack the paint-
work as well as the underbody and
cause lasting damage.
In doing so, do not neglect the
underside of the car. A prerequisite for
a thorough check is a washing of the
underbody followed by a thorough
inspection. Damaged areas need to be
re-undercoated.
Such damage is caused not only by
extreme and varying climatic
conditions, but also by air pollution,
road salt, tar, gravel and stone
chipping. Grease and oil, fuel, coolant,
brake fluid, bird droppings, tree resins
etc. should be removed immediately to
avoid
The following topics deal with the
cleaning and care of your vehicle and
give important "how-to" information as
well as references to recommended
MB car-care products.
Your vehicle has been treated at the
factory with a wax-base rustproofing in
the body cavities which will last for the
lifetime of the vehicle. Post-production
treatment is neither necessary nor
Additional information can be found in
the booklet titled "Car Care".
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Document Type | Free PDF Auto Owner's Manual Download. |
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC, Mercedes-Benz 600 SEC, Mercedes-Benz W140 |
| Model Year | 1993 |
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