2000 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 380

Due to the width of the vehicle, prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold back the outside mirrors to prevent them from getting damaged. In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible. When washing the underbody, do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels. Note: Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of water, and a KEYLESS-GO-card is in close proximity, approx. 3 ft. (approx. 1m), the vehicle could be inadvertently locked or unlocked. Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chromeplated parts, use a chrome cleaner. Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water. To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses. Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth or sponge. Cleaning and care of the vehicle Instruments and controls Operation Driving 377 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index