2009 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 272

Operation Vehicle care Never use a power washer to clean the soft top, as you may damage the soft top material. Do not use sharp-edged instruments for the removal of ice and snow. Never use hot-wax when you run the vehicle through an automatic car wash, as you may damage the soft top material. 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. 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 Depending on the operation mode of the car wash, there is the possibility of water drops entering the vehicle's interior. This is not an indication of a defect or malfunction in the soft top. Clean soft top with soft top raised and locked. Lower the soft top into the storage compartment only if the soft top is completely dry. Dry cleaning: X Brush the dry top with a soft-bristled brush. Brush top always from front to rear. Wet cleaning: X i In general, regular spraying or cleaning with clear water is sufficient to keep the soft top clean. For cleaning soft top or wind screen never use: Rgasoline Rthinner Rtar Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn signal lenses X and stain removers cleaner organic solvents Rglass Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water. Rsimilar They will cause damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Ornamental moldings X For regular cleaning and care of ornamental moldings, use a damp cloth. ! Only use window cleaning solutions that are suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Window cleaning solutions which are not suitable may damage the plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps. Therefore, do not use abrasives, solvents or cleaners that contain solvents. Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors Parktronic system sensors are located in the front and rear bumper. 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 softbristled brush or sponge from front to rear. Then rinse thoroughly with clear water. ! 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 270