2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 287
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Care Washing by hand Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as soon as possible when driving in winter. Also, clean the insides of the wheels when washing the underbody of the vehicle. X Do not use hot water and do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. X Use a soft car sponge for cleaning. X Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo. X Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water jet. X Do not point the water jet directly at the air inlets. X Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge frequently. X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry it thoroughly with a chamois. X Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on the paintwork. Rtrim 285 elements slots Damaged seals or electrical components can lead to leaks or failures. Rventilation Cleaning the wheels ! Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust. This could damage wheel bolts and brake components. Cleaning the paintwork Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate care cannot always be completely repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Remove impurities immediately, where possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard. X Soak insect remains with insect remover and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off the treated areas afterwards. X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid. X Use tar remover to remove tar stains. X Use silicone remover to remove wax. Power washers G Warning! Do not use power washers with circular-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle, in particular the tires. You could otherwise damage the tires and cause an accident. ! Keep the distance between the vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer at 11.8 in (30 cm). Information about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufacturer. Move the power washer nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle. Do not aim directly at any of the following: Rtires Rdoor joint Relectrical components Rbattery Rconnectors Rlights Rseals ! Do not affix: Rstickers Rfilms Rmagnetic plates or similar items Z Maintenance and care ! Do not park the vehicle for an extended period right after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause increased corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads/linings. For this reason, you should drive for a few minutes after cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and brake pads, thus drying them. The vehicle can then be parked up.