Operation
Vehicle care
You should check your vehicle from time to
time for stone chipping or other damage. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
here. In such cases it is best to seek aid at an Tar stains
Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and
become more difficult to remove. A tar
remover is recommended.
damage should be repaired as soon as
possible to prevent corrosion.
The following topics deal with the cleaning
and care of your vehicle and give important
In doing so, do not neglect the underbody of “how-to” information as well as references to
the vehicle. A prerequisite for a thorough
check is a washing of the underbody followed
by a thorough inspection. Damaged areas
need to be re-undercoated.
Mercedes-Benz approved vehicle-care
products.
Paintwork, painted body components
! Affixing stickers, magnets, adhesive tape
or similar materials to painted body
Power washer
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 recommended by Mercedes-
Benz because of the possibility of
components may damage the paintwork.
!
power washer manufacturer on
Follow the instructions provided by the
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 the climate and washing
detergent used.
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner
should be applied if the paint surface shows
signs of embedded dirt (i.e. loss of gloss).
maintaining a distance between the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer.
Never use a round nozzle to power-wash
tires. The intense jet of water can result in
damage to the tire.
incompatibility between materials used in the
production process and others applied later.
Always replace a damaged tire.
We have selected vehicle-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 vehicle-care
products at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or
damage due to negligent or incorrect care
cannot always be removed or repaired with
the vehicle-care products recommended
Always keep the jet of water moving across
the surface. Do not aim directly at electrical
parts, electrical connectors, seals, or other
rubber parts.
Do not apply any of these products or wax if
your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood
is still hot.
i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of
water, and a SmartKey is within
approximately 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle, it
could be inadvertently locked or unlocked.
X Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up Stick for
quick and provisional repairs of minor paint
damage (i.e. chips from stones, vehicle
doors, etc.).
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz E-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz E300, Mercedes-Benz E320 BlueTec, Mercedes-Benz E350, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W211 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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