Mercedes-Benz 2006 CLS-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
Vehicle care
Cleaning the Parktronic system*
sensors
1 Parktronic system* sensors in the front
bumper
̈ Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water and a soft,
non-scratching cloth to clean
sensors 1 on the bumpers.
Cleaning the windows and the wiper
blades
̈ Switch on the ignition (page 36).
̈ Turn combination switch to wiper
setting II (
page 54).
̈ With wiper arms in vertical position,
switch off the ignition (
page 60).
!
Do not apply strong pressure to the
sensor covers. Applying strong pres-
sure may damage the sensor covers.
Follow the instructions provided by the
power washer manufacturer on main-
taining a distance between the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer.
!
To prevent scratches, never apply
strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratching cloth when cleaning the
sensors. Do not attempt to wipe dirty
sensors with a dry cloth or sponge.
!
The windshield wipers must be in a ver-
tical position before folding them away
from the windshield. They could other-
wise damage the hood.
Warning! G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi-
cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have
status 0) before cleaning the windshield the
windshield and/or the wiper blades. Other-
wise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn
on and cause injury.
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