Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL65 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
Vehicle care
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Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of
water, and a SmartKey is within approxi-
mately 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle, it could be
inadvertently locked or unlocked.
Tar stains
Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and
become more difficult to remove. A tar
remover is recommended.
Paintwork, painted body components
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Affixing stickers, magnets, adhesive tape
or similar materials to painted body com-
ponents may damage the paintwork.
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should
be applied when water drops on the paint
surface do not “bead up”. This should nor-
mally be done every 3 to 5 months, depending
on the climate and washing detergent used.
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner
should be applied if the paint surface shows
signs of embedded dirt (i.e. loss of gloss).
Do not apply any of these products or wax if
your vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood
is still hot.
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Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up Stick for
quick and provisional repairs of minor paint
damage (i.e. chips from stones, vehicle
doors, etc.).
Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment,
make sure to protect electrical components
and connectors from contact with water and
cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorro-
sion Wax should be applied to the engine
compartment after every engine cleaning.
Before applying, all control linkage bushings
and joints should be lubricated. The poly-V-
belt and all pulleys should be protected from
any wax.
Vehicle washing
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of
road salt as soon as possible.
When washing the vehicle underbody, do not
forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels.
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Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of
water, and a SmartKey is within approxi-
mately 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle, it could be
inadvertently locked or unlocked.
Hand-wash
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.
Do not spray directly towards the ventila-
tion intake.
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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 dif-
fused jet of water.
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Do not spray directly towards the ventila-
tion 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.
Operation
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