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.
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
Use a soft car sponge for cleaning.
Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo.
Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water
jet.
Do not point the water jet directly at the air
inlets.
Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge
frequently.
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
it thoroughly with a chamois.
Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on
the paintwork.
See also:
Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The coolant level is too low.
Add coolant, observing the warning notes when doing so.
If coolant nee ...
Closing the hood
WARNING
When closing the hood, use extreme caution not to catch hands or fingers. Be
careful that you do not close the hood on anyone.
Make sure the hood is securely engaged before driving of ...
Parking brake
WARNING
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear
wheels to lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident.
In addition, the vehicle& ...