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These notes also apply to light alloy wheels
with a clear matte finish.
Use only insect remover and car shampoo
from the range of care products approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the decorative film
!
The following may have an effect on the
service life and color of decorative film:
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sunlight
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temperature, e.g. hot-air fan
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weather conditions
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stone impacts and dirt
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chemical cleaning agents
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greasy substances
!
Do not use any types of polish on matt
decorative film. Polishing surfaces covered
with film gives it a shiny finish.
!
Do not treat matt or structured decorative
film with wax. This may lead to marks that
cannot be removed.
Observe the notes in the section on the care
and treatment of matte paintwork
(Y page 280), these notes also apply to matte
decorative film.
To clean, use plenty of water and a mild clean-
ing agent without additional or abrasive prod-
ucts, e.g. use a car shampoo approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
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Dry vehicles covered with film using a soft,
absorbent cloth after every wash.
Water marks could otherwise form.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
The decorative film may be irreparably dam-
aged.
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Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
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Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards.
The Paint Cleaner cleaning product, which has
been approved and recommended by
Mercedes-Benz, should be used when dirt has
penetrated the decorative film surface or the
decorative film has become dull.
The manufacturer can provide you with infor-
mation on special care and cleaning products.
Laminated surfaces may exhibit optical differ-
ences to surfaces which were not protected by
a decorative film when the decorative film is
removed.
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Have work or repairs on decorative film
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
use an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
this purpose.
Cleaning the vehicle parts
Cleaning the wheels
G
WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior dam-
age to the tires or chassis components.
Components damaged in this way may fail
unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
!
Do not park your vehicle for a long period
of time directly after cleaning, particularly
after cleaning the wheel rim with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaner can lead to the
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
pads. Therefore, drive for a few minutes
after cleaning. By heating up the brakes, the
brake discs and pads dry. The vehicle can
then be parked for a long period of time.
Cleaning the windows
G
WARNING
You could become trapped by the wind-
shield wipers if they start moving while
cleaning the windshield or wiper blades.
There is a risk of injury.
Care
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Maintenance and care
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