2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 357

Operation Vehicle care Automatic car wash You can have your car washed in an automatic car wash from the start. Automatic car washes without brushes are preferable. If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it before running it through the automatic car wash. i After running the vehicle through an automatic car wash, wipe any wax off of the windshield ( page 357). This will prevent smears and reduce wiping noise which can be caused by residual wax on the windshield. When leaving the car wash, make sure that the mirrors are folded out. Otherwise they may vibrate. Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-plated parts, use a chrome cleaner. ! Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in exterior rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash to prevent damage to the mirrors. Make sure that the windshield wiper switch is set to 0 ( page 56). Otherwise, the rain sensor could activate and cause the wipers to move unintentionally. This may lead to vehicle damage. 356