2011 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 219

219_AKB; 4; 54, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:21:02+02:00 - Seite 217 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle care Power washer ! Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on 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. 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. 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. Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove. A tar remover is recommended. damage (i.e. chips from stones, vehicle doors, etc.). Vehicles with mat paint Your vehicle is painted with mat clear-coat paint. Observe the following notes to avoid paint damage caused by improper treatment. 217 i Only use insect remover and car shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz. ! Do not polish the vehicle. Polishing will brighten the paintwork. Do not use paintwork cleaning agents, abrasives, polishing compounds, or wax for paintwork care. Such products are intended for use on high-polish surfaces. Using such products on mat paint causes severe damage, such as bright, spotted areas on the respective surface. Have paintwork repairs performed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have stone chipping repairs as soon as possible. Remove the following immediately if possible. Do not apply strong force. RSoak insect remains with insect remover and rinse them of with water afterwards. Use a soft bristle toothbrush for remains that have not come off. RSoak bird droppings with water and rinse them of with water afterwards. Use a soft bristle toothbrush for remains that have not come off. RRemove tree resins, grease, oil, and gasoline with silicone remover. RDab off wax with silicone remover. RDab off tar splashes or tar stains with tar remover. Engine cleaning Prior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure to protect electrical components and connectors from contact with water and cleaning agents. Z Paintwork, painted body components ! Affixing stickers, magnets, adhesive tape or similar materials to painted body components may damage the paintwork. 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). Do not apply any of these products or wax if your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood is still hot. X Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up Stick for quick and provisional repairs of minor paint Operation