2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 282

280 Care Rtar Rother or stain remover organic solvents Maintenance and care ! Remove bird droppings immediately as they are corrosive and, therefore, can make the soft-top fabric leak. Do not use highpressure cleaning equipment to clean the vehicle. Do not use sharp-edged equipment to remove ice and snow. Frequent cleaning reduces the resistance to dirt of the soft top. To restore this resistance to dirt, clean the soft top using soft top cleaning agents that have been recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Improper cleaning and care, as well as aging, can cause the soft top seams to leak. Have the soft top seams sealed at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Cover the soft top with a suitable cover if you plan to leave the vehicle outside for a long period of time. Cleaning AIRCAP Cleaning the wind deflector Clean the wind deflector on the windshield with the soft top closed. X Apply the parking brake firmly. X Vehicles with SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to position 2(Y page 151) in the ignition lock. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: press the Start/Stop button twice (Y page 151). X Open the cover in the lower center console. The AIRCAP button is under the cover. X Press AIRCAP button :. The wind deflector between the windshield and the soft top is extended. X Clean net ; of the wind deflector with a soft brush or a moist cloth. For heavier soiling, clean it with the care and cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz and rinse it with clean water. ! Do not use high-pressure cleaning equipment to clean the net. Cleaning the AIRCAP wind screen Clean the AIRCAP wind screen with the soft top open. X Vehicles with SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to position 2(Y page 151) in the ignition lock. X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: press the Start/Stop button twice (Y page 151). X Open the soft top (Y page 90).