These circumstances require periodic maintenance of the body, as well as the bottom of the car.
Stone damage and contamination, such as insect residue, bird droppings, tree resin, traces of oil, grease and fuel, should be repaired as soon as possible.
We have selected care products and developed recommendations for you, which are specially designed for our vehicles and are constantly being developed, adapting to the current state of technology.
You can buy car care products at any service station «Mercedes-Benz».
Scratches, aggressive deposits, corrosion and damage caused by irregular or improper maintenance cannot always be removed with the products recommended below. In such cases, it is best to contact the service station «Mercedes-Benz».
Engine wash
The use of cleaning agents is usually no longer required.
Clean with a high-pressure water jet or steam jet, while avoiding direct water jet on the generator - if necessary, cover the generator.
Car wash
- Car shampoo.
Do not wash your car in the sun.
Then rinse thoroughly with water. Treat the inlet of the ventilation system with a gentle stream of water only. Use plenty of water. Rinse sponge and suede frequently. Rinse the shampoo from the car with clean water, wipe thoroughly with suede.
In winter, remove road salt as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
When washing the bottom of the car, do not forget the inner sides of the wheels.
If heavily soiled, before washing in an automatic installation, it is recommended to pre-clean the car.
Note. After washing the car in a car wash, make sure that the mirrors are fully extended outward, otherwise they may vibrate.
Bituminous spots
- Auto-cleaner for bituminous stains.
Bituminous stains should be removed as soon as possible, removing old bituminous stains is difficult.
Moisten the remains of insects with a solution of car shampoo.
Apply before car wash.
Paintwork, parts installed on the car with paintwork.
- Preservative car polish, polish, paint cleaner, polishing wadding.
Do not apply directly in the sun or on a warm hood.
Preservative car polish protects the paintwork and maintains its shine.
Use the polish when heavily soiled.
The polish is also used to eliminate small scratches on varnished wooden parts.
Paint cleaner is used to clean old and weathered paintwork.
- polishing paste.
For polishing heavily soiled and weathered paintwork, as well as for removing minor scratches by polishing.
Attention! To prevent the formation of stains, make sure that the products do not come into contact with parts installed on the vehicle (e.g. door handles, rubber seals).
- Varnishing pencil, aerosol.
For the quick temporary repair of minor damage to the paintwork.
Have one of the service stations regularly «Mercedes-Benz» inspection of the paintwork of your car for minor damage.
Decorative details
- Cleaner for chrome parts. Used for current care.
Light alloy wheels
- Car shampoo, light alloy wheel cleaner.
Light alloy rims should be cleaned once a week if possible. Use a soft sponge, plenty of warm water and car shampoo for this.
If this is not enough, use a light alloy wheel cleaner.
Observe «Application guide».
Important!
Acid and alkaline cleaners can corrode wheel bolts or balance weight retaining springs.
Headlights, rear lights, auxiliary turn signal lights
- Car shampoo, car glass cleaner, insect remover.
Use a soft sponge, plenty of warm water and car shampoo for this.
If heavily soiled, use auto glass cleaner or insect remover.
Important!
Do not rub or scrape the plastic diffusers or subject them to strong pressure.
Do not use a mosquito sponge or solvent (fuel, diluent, etc.).
Cleaning system sensors «Parktronic» on bumpers
Clean dirty sensors -1- with clean water or water with car shampoo added.
When using steam jets or high-pressure water jets, only clean the sensors for a short time, maintaining a minimum distance of 10 cm between the nozzle outlet and the sensor.
To avoid scratches, do not use dry, rough or hard cloths, do not rub, scrape or apply pressure to the sensors.
Glass washing
- Auto glass cleaner.
Clean the windows regularly with an auto glass cleaner.
Also suitable for plastic diffusers.
windshield washer (use only on the outside).
It is used in case of severe contamination of glass, including oils and fats.
Do not use on plastic diffusers.
Attention! Streaks on the windshield after an automatic car wash can be avoided by removing the wax from the windshield and from the rubber elements of the wiper blades with an auto glass cleaner or glass cleaner.
Wiper
Clean the wiper rubber element with a cloth and detergent solution, replace the rubber element once or twice a year.
Steering wheel, shift lever
- Car shampoo.
Wipe with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
Dashboard
- Car shampoo.
- Anti-fogging auto glass cleaner, neutral dishwashing detergent or neutral detergent solution.
Wipe with a lint-free cloth moistened with a warm solution. Do not use abrasive agents.
Plastic and rubber parts
- Car shampoo.
- Plastic cleaner.
Do not use any other means, do not rub parts with oil or wax.
Beverage holder
Do not clean the drink holder with chemical cleaners, but only with clean, warm water.
Attention! For easier cleaning, the beverage holder between the front seats can be pulled up when closed.
Car roof lining
- Upholstery cleaner.
Clean with a brush, and in case of heavy soiling - with dry foam.
Seat belts
- Upholstery cleaner.
When cleaning seat belts, do not use chemical cleaners, but only clean, warm water and soap, do not dry at temperatures above 80°C or by direct exposure to sunlight, do not bleach or repaint the belts. This may affect their working condition.
Seat upholstery
Due to contact with dyeing fur covers or clothing (for example, suede) seat upholstery color may change. These stains cannot be removed. By using a suitable underlay, these color changes can be avoided.
Fabric seat upholstery
- Car shampoo, fabric upholstery cleaner, stain remover.
Brush and vacuum often. If heavily soiled, clean with dry foam.
Leather upholstery
- Car shampoo, fabric upholstery cleaner.
Wipe the leather seat upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. The reverse side of perforated leather should not be allowed to get wet. Therefore, it should be cleaned with extreme care.
Refrigeration box
Completely remove the melt water. To clean the cavity of the refrigerator box, use only a neutral household detergent. Wipe dry after washing. Wipe the sealing gasket of the cover with a damp cloth, while making sure that water does not get into the insulation of the cover.