2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 284

Operation Vehicle care system without performing the proper maintenance service as called for by the maintenance service indicator will result in engine damage and/or other vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying climatic conditions, but also by: RAir Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle Notes Regular and proper care will help to maintain the value of your vehicle. pollution salt and stone chipping RRoad RTar G Warning! Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow the instructions on the particular container. Always open your vehicle's doors or windows when cleaning the inside. Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed for cleaning your vehicle. Always lock away cleaning products and keep them out of reach of children. ! When cleaning the vehicle, do not use scouring agents. Never apply strong force and only use a soft, wet cloth or sponge. Otherwise you may scratch or damage the surface to be cleaned. While in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected to varying external influences which, if gone unchecked, can attack the paintwork as well as the vehicle underbody and cause lasting damage. RGravel To avoid paint damage, you should immediately remove: RGrease RFuel RCoolant RBrake RBird and oil fluid droppings resins etc. RInsects RTree Frequent washing reduces and/or eliminates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influences. More frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions: Rnear Rin the ocean industrial areas (smoke, exhaust emissions) winter operation Rduring 282