Care
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Washing by hand
Rtrim elements
Rventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Also, clean the insides of the wheels when
washing the underbody of the vehicle.
Cleaning the wheels
X Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
! Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
X Use a soft car sponge for cleaning.
X Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo.
X Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water
jet.
X Do not point the water jet directly at the air
inlets.
X Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge
frequently.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
it thoroughly with a chamois.
X Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on
the paintwork.
!
Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period right after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after
cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and
brake pads, thus drying them. The vehicle
can then be parked up.
Cleaning the paintwork
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by
inadequate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified
specialist workshop immediately, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Power washers
G Warning!
Do not use power washers with circular-jet
nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle, in
particular the tires. You could otherwise
damage the tires and cause an accident.
X Remove impurities immediately, where
possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
X Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards.
X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
!
Keep the distance between the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer at
in (30 cm). Information about the
11.8
correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
Rtires
X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
Rdoor joint
Relectrical components
Rbattery
Rconnectors
Rlights
X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
!
Do not affix:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rmagnetic plates or similar items
Rseals
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz R-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R350, Mercedes Benz R350 BlueTEC, Mercedes Benz V251 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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