Mercedes-benz E-Cabriolet 2015 User Manual download pdf (Page 316)

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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.

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Use tar remover to remove tar stains.

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Use silicone remover to remove wax.

If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint

surface, use the paint care products recom-

mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

This is the case approximately every three to

five months, depending on the climate con-

ditions and the care product used.

If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if

the paint has become dull, the paint cleaner

recommended and approved by Mercedes-

Benz should be used.

Do not use these care products in the sun or

on the hood while the hood is hot.

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Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB

Touch-Up Stick, to repair slight damage to

the paintwork quickly and provisionally.

Matte finish care

!

Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy

wheels. Polishing causes the finish to

shine.

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The following may cause the paint to

become shiny and thus reduce the matte

effect:

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Vigorous rubbing with unsuitable mate-

rials.

R

Frequent use of car washes.

R

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 matte 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.

Observe these notes if your vehicle has a

clear matte finish. This will help you to avoid

damage to the paintwork due to incorrect

treatment.

These notes also apply to light alloy wheels

with a clear matte finish.

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The vehicle should preferably be washed

by hand using a soft sponge, car shampoo

and plenty of water.

i

Use only insect remover and car shampoo

from the range of recommended and

approved Mercedes-Benz care products.

Cleaning the vehicle parts

Cleaning the Cabriolet soft top

!

Never use any of the following to clean the

soft top:

R

gasoline

R

thinner

R

tar or stain remover

R

other organic solvents

!

Remove bird droppings immediately as

they are corrosive and, therefore, can make

the soft-top fabric leak. Do not use high-

pressure cleaning equipment to clean the

vehicle. Do not use sharp-edged equipment

to remove ice and snow.

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Light soiling: you can clean the soft top

while it is dry or rinse it with clear water.

X

Normal to heavy soiling: clean the soft

top with a brush and clear water. Clean

stains and other dirt with a brush and soft

top cleaning agents that have been recom-

mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Always brush from front to back, following

the grain of the fabric.

Frequent cleaning reduces the soft top's

resistance to dirt.

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Maintenance and care

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