Mercedes-benz 2013 C Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 323)

ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the

brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The

vehicle can then be parked up.

Cleaning the paintwork

Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected

by corrosion and damage caused by inade-

quate care cannot always be completely

repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-

cialist workshop.

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Remove impurities immediately, where

possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.

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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.

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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.

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Use silicone remover to remove wax.

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Do not affix:

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stickers

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films

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magnetic plates or similar items

to painted surfaces. You could otherwise

damage the paintwork.

Care and treatment of matt paintwork

If your vehicle has a clear matt finish, observe

the following instructions in order to avoid

damage to the paintwork due to incorrect

care.

These notes also apply to light-alloy wheels

with a clear matt finish.

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Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy

wheels. Polishing makes the paintwork

shiny.

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The following may cause the paint to

become shiny and thus reduce the matt

effect:

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Vigorous rubbing with unsuitable mate-

rials.

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Frequent use of car washes.

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Washing the vehicle in direct sunlight.

!

Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol-

ishing products, or gloss preserver, e.g.

wax. These products are only suitable for

high-gloss surfaces. Their use on vehicles

with matt finish leads to considerable sur-

face damage (shiny, spotted areas).

Always have paintwork repairs carried out

at a qualified specialist workshop.

!

Do not use wash programs with a hot wax

treatment under any circumstances.

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The vehicle should preferably be washed

by hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo

and plenty of water.

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Use only insect remover and car shampoo

from the range of recommended and

approved Mercedes-Benz care products.

Cleaning the windows

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WARNING

If the windscreen wipers are set in motion

when cleaning the windscreen or wiper

blades, you could become trapped. There is a

danger of injury.

Always switch off the windscreen wipers and

the ignition before cleaning the windscreen or

wiper blades.

!

Only fold the windscreen wipers away

from the windscreen when vertical. Other-

wise, you will damage the bonnet.

!

Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,

solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-

vents to clean the inside of the windows.

Do not touch the insides of the windows

with hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or

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