Operation
Vehicle care
We have selected car-care products and
compiled recommendations which are
specially matched to our vehicles and
which always reflect the latest technology.
You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved
car-care products at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Power washer
Paintwork, painted body components
!
Follow the instructions provided by the
! Affixing stickers, magnets, adhesive tape or
similar materials to painted body components
may damage the paintwork.
power washer manufacturer on maintaining a
distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of
the power washer.
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care
should be applied when water drops on the
paint surface do not “bead up”. This should
normally be done every 3 to 5 months,
depending on climate and washing deter-
gent used.
Never use a round nozzle to power-wash tires.
The intense jet of water can result in damage to
the tire.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or
damage due to negligent or incorrect care
cannot always be removed or repaired with
the car-care products recommended here.
In such cases it is best to seek aid at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Always replace a damaged tire.
Always keep the jet of water moving across the
surface. Do not aim directly at electrical parts,
electrical connectors, seals, or other rubber
parts.
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner
should be applied if the paint surface
shows signs of embedded dirt (i.e. loss of
gloss).
The following topics deal with the cleaning i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
and care of your vehicle and give important
“how-to” information as well as references
to Mercedes-Benz approved car-care
products.
If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of water,
and a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is in close
proximity, i.e. within approximately 3 ft (1 m),
the vehicle could be inadvertently locked or
unlocked.
Do not apply any of these products or wax
if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the
hood is still hot.
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Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up
Stick for quick and provisional repairs
of minor paint damage (i.e. chips from
stones, vehicle doors, etc.).
Tar stains
Quickly remove tar stains before they dry
and become more difficult to remove. A tar
remover is recommended.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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