2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 348
2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Manual
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Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors ! Do not apply strong pressure to the sensor covers. Applying strong pressure may damage the sensor covers. Follow the instructions provided by the power washer manufacturer on maintaining a distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer. Cleaning the windows and the wiper blades ! The windshield wipers must be in a vertical position before folding them away from the windshield. They could otherwise damage the hood. Switch on the ignition ( page 36). ! 1 Parktronic system* sensors in the front bumper Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water and a soft, non-scratching cloth to clean sensors 1 on the bumpers. To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and only use a soft, non-scratching cloth when cleaning the sensors. Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge. Turn combination switch to wiper setting II ( page 54). With wiper arms in vertical position, switch off the ignition ( page 60). Warning! G For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle's on-board electronics have status 0) before cleaning the windshield the windshield and/or the wiper blades. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury. 347