X
Clean access step in the bumper : with a
power washer.
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
!
Do not clean the ball coupling with a
power washer. Do not use solvents.
!
Observe the notes on care in the Opera-
tor's Manual for the trailer tow hitch and
the ball coupling manufacturer.
You can also have the maintenance work on
the ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch car-
ried out by a qualified specialist workshop.
Interior
Cleaning with power washers
!
When using liquids to clean the vehicle
interior, observe the following points:
R
Under no circumstances use power
washers.
R
Make sure that no fluids enter or remain
in gaps and cavities.
R
Ensure sufficient ventilation when clean-
ing.
R
Make sure that the vehicle interior is
completely dry after cleaning.
Cleaning the display
!
For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-
lowing:
R
alcohol-based thinner or gasoline
R
abrasive cleaning agents
R
commercially-available household clean-
ing agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface
when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara-
ble damage to the display.
X
Switch off the audio equipment and let the
display cool down.
X
Clean the display surface with a commer-
cially available microfiber cloth and cleaner
for TFT/LCD displays.
X
Dry the display surface using a dry micro-
fiber cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
G
WARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing
solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. As a result, plastic parts may
come loose in the event of air bag deploy-
ment. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
!
Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
R
stickers
R
films
R
scented oil bottles or similar items
You can otherwise damage the plastic.
!
Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent
or sunscreen to come into contact with the
plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality
look of the surfaces.
X
Wipe the plastic trim and the cockpit with a
damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber
cloth.
X
Heavy soiling: use a mild detergent or care
products and cleaning agents recommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the steering wheel and selec-
tor lever
X
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth.
Cleaning the trim elements
!
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, pol-
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Maintenance and care