2006 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 369

Operation Vehicle care Dry cleaning: Brush the dry top with a soft-bristled brush. Brush top always from front to rear. Wet cleaning: Brush the top with a soft-bristled brush. Wash with clear water or with a mild detergent and an ample supply of lukewarm water by wiping with a soft-bristled brush or sponge from front to rear.Then rinse thoroughly with clear water. Wash the top only when heavily soiled. If only parts of the top have been washed, wet the entire top and allow it to air-dry before lowering it into the storage compartment. For cleaning soft top or wind screen never use: gasoline thinner tar and stain removers glass cleaner similar organic solvents They will cause damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of ornamental moldings, use a damp cloth. ! Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental moldings. Although ornamental moldings may have chrome appearance, they could be made of anodized aluminum that will be damaged when cleaned with chrome cleaner. Instead, use a damp cloth to clean those ornamental moldings. For very dirty ornamental moldings of which you are sure are chrome-plated, use a chrome cleaner. If in doubt whether an ornamental molding is chrome-plated, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i In general, regular spraying or cleaning with clear water is sufficient to keep the soft top clean. 368