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Hand-wash
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Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle
in direct sunlight.
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Only use a soft, wet cloth or sponge to
clean the vehicle.
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Only use a mild vehicle wash detergent,
such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo.
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Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a
diffused jet of water.
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Do not spray directly towards the
ventilation intake.
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Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge
and chamois frequently.
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Rinse with clean water and thoroughly dry
with a chamois.
Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the
finish.
Automatic car wash
You can have your vehicle washed in an
automatic car wash from the start. Brushless
car washes are preferable.
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To protect the filter system, activate the air
recirculation mode using button , on
the climate control panel.
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Do not clean your vehicle in an automatic
touchless car wash which uses caustic
spray. Caustic spray will damage the paint,
ornamental moldings, or soft top (CLK
cabriolet).
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it before
running it through the automatic car wash.
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Make sure the combination switch is set
to wiper setting 0. Otherwise, the rain
sensor could activate and cause the wipers
to move unintentionally. This may lead to
vehicle damage.
Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in
exterior rear view mirrors prior to running
the vehicle through an automatic car wash
to prevent damage to the mirrors.
When leaving the automatic car wash, make
sure the mirrors are folded out.
After running the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, wipe any wax off of the
windshield and the wiper blade inserts. This
will prevent smears and reduce wiping noise
which can be caused by residual wax on the
windshield.
Soft top (cabriolet)
Frequent cleaning reduces the dirt-repellent
effect of the soft top.
Intensive cleaning with Mercedes-Benz car-
care products for convertible soft tops can
help to restore the dirt-repellent effect.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for detailed information.
Light colored soft tops should be cleaned
frequently to prevent spots and dirt from
setting in, which could stain and discolor the
soft top material permanently.
Incorrect cleaning and care, as well as ageing,
can cause the soft-top seams to leak. Have
the soft-top seams sealed at a Mercedes-
Benz Center.
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If the soft top is kept in the storage
compartment for a lengthy period, raise it
and air out with the windows open about
every 4 months.
Place a suitable cover over the soft top if
you are leaving the vehicle parked in the
open for an extended period of time.
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Remove bird droppings immediately. The
organic acid damages the material and
causes the soft top to leak.
Operation
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