Maintenance and care for Your Mercedes E Class 4 Door 2022

Maintenance and care  
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Displaying the service due date  
On-board computer:  
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ASSYST PLUS service interval display  
Function of thee ASSSYST PLUS service interval dis-  
play  
Always have the prescribed maintenance  
work carried out at a qualiꢁed specialist  
workshop.  
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Service  
ASSYST PLUS  
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display on the  
instrument display informs you of the time or dis-  
tance remaining before the next service due date.  
You can hide this service display using the G  
back button on the leꢀ-hand side of the steering  
wheel.  
Depending on how the vehicle is used, the  
ASSYST PLUS service interval display may shorten  
the service interval, e.g. in the following cases:  
The next service due date is displayed.  
Notes on special service requirements  
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To exit the display: press the G back but-  
ton on the leꢀ-hand side of the steering wheel.  
Bear in mind the following related topic:  
The prescribed service interval is based on nor-  
mal operation of the vehicle. Have the mainte-  
nance work carried out more oꢀen than prescri-  
bed if operating conditions are diꢂcult or the  
vehicle is subject to increased stress.  
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display is only  
an aid. The driver of the vehicle bears responsibil-  
ity as regards to whether maintenance work  
needs to be performed more oꢀen than speciꢁed  
based on the actual operating conditions and/or  
loads.  
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Operating the on-board computer  
(/ page 225).  
Information on regular maintenance work  
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Mainly short-distance driving  
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NOTE Premature wear through failure to  
observe service due dates  
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When the engine is oꢀen leꢀ idling for long  
periods  
Maintenance work which is not carried out at  
the right time or incompletely can lead to  
increased wear and damage to the vehicle.  
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In the event of frequent cold start phases  
Examples of arduous operating conditions:  
Mercedes-Benz recommends avoiding such oper-  
ating conditions.  
You can obtain information concerning the servic-  
ing of your vehicle from a qualiꢁed specialist  
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-  
ter.  
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Regular city driving with frequent intermediate  
stops  
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Adhere to the prescribed service inter-  
vals.  
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Mainly short-distance driving  
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Frequent operation in mountainous terrain or  
on poor road surfaces  
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When the engine is oꢀen leꢀ idling for long  
periods  
Operation in particularly dusty conditions  
and/or if air-recirculation mode is frequently  
used  
Engine compartment  
Opening and closing the hood  
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WARNING Risk of burns when opening the  
hood  
If you open the hood in the event of an over-  
heated engine or ꢁre in the engine compart-  
ment, the following situations may occur:  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to driving  
with the hood unlocked  
In these or similar operating conditions, have the  
interior air ꢁlter, air ꢁlter, engine oil and oil ꢁlter,  
for example, changed more frequently. The tires  
must be checked more frequently if the vehicle is  
operated under increased loads. Further informa-  
tion can be obtained at a qualiꢁed specialist work-  
shop.  
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The hood may open and block your view.  
You may come into contact with hot gases.  
You may come into contact with other  
escaping hot operating ꢃuids.  
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Never release the hood when driving.  
Before every trip, ensure that the hood is  
locked.  
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Before opening the hood, allow the  
engine to cool down.  
In the event of a ꢁre in the engine com-  
partment, keep the hood closed and call  
the ꢁre service.  
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury  
when opening and closing the hood  
Battery disconnection periods  
The hood may suddenly drop into the end  
position.  
There is a risk of injury for anyone in the  
hood's range of movement.  
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display can cal-  
culate the service due date only when the battery  
is connected.  
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WARNING Risk of injury due to moving  
parts  
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Do not open or close the hood if there is  
a person in the hood's range of move-  
ment.  
Components in the engine compartment may  
continue to run or start unexpectedly even  
when the drive system is switched oꢄ.  
Display and note down the service due date  
on the instrument display before disconnect-  
ing the battery (/ page 274).  
Observe the following if you must open the  
hood:  
Maintenance and care  
Switch oꢄ the vehicle.  
Never touch the danger zones surround-  
ing moving components, e.g. the rotation  
area of the fan.  
Remove jewelery and watches.  
Keep items of clothing and hair away  
from moving parts.  
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Electric lines to the ignition coils and the fuel  
injectors  
Opening the hood  
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WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-  
nent parts in the engine compartment  
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Certain component parts in the engine com-  
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the  
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.  
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Allow the engine to cool down and only  
touch component parts described in the  
following.  
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WARNING Risk of injury from touching live  
components  
The ignition system and the fuel injection sys-  
tem operate with a high voltage. You could  
receive an electric shock.  
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WARNING Risk of injury from using the  
windshield wipers when the hood is open  
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Never touch components of the ignition  
system or fuel injection system when the  
vehicle is switched on.  
If the windshield wipers start moving when the  
hood is open, you could be trapped by the  
wiper linkage.  
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To release the hood, pull on handle 1.  
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Always switch oꢄ the windshield wipers  
and the vehicle ꢁrst if you need to open  
the hood.  
The live components include the following, for  
example:  
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Ignition coils  
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Fuel injectors  
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If the hood can still be liꢀed slightly, open the  
The waiting time before checking the oil level  
hood again and close it with a little more force when the engine is at normal operating tempera-  
until it engages correctly.  
ture is ꢁve minutes.  
Engine oil  
Checking the engine oil level using the oil dipstick  
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WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-  
nent parts in the engine compartment  
Certain component parts in the engine com-  
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the  
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.  
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Allow the engine to cool down and only  
touch component parts described in the  
following.  
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Push handle 1 of the hood catch upwards  
and liꢀ the hood until it opens automatically.  
Requirements:  
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Closing the hood  
The engine has an oil dipstick. If not, the  
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Park the vehicle on a level surface.  
Pull oil dipstick 1 out and wipe oꢄ.  
engine oil level can be checked only with the  
on-board computer (/ page 278) .  
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Lower the hood to a height of around 8 in  
(20 cm) and then allow it to fall, applying a lit-  
tle force as you let it go.  
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Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may be  
installed in the engine compartment in diꢄerent  
locations.  
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Slowly slide oil dipstick 1 into the guide tube 30 minutes with a normal driving style and even  
Drain oꢄ any excess engine oil that has been  
added. To do so, consult a qualiꢁed specialist  
workshop.  
longer with an active driving style.  
On-board computer:  
to the stop, and pull it out again aꢀer approx-  
imately three seconds.  
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Oil level is correct: oil level is between 2  
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For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition On  
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Service  
Engine Oil Level  
and 3.  
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One of the following messages will appear on the  
instrument display:  
Switch on the vehicle to check the engine oil  
level.  
Engine Oil Level System Inoperative: The oil  
level sensor is defective or not connected.  
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Oil level too low: oil level is at 3 or below.  
Oil level too high: oil level is above 2.  
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Measuring Engine Oil Level...: measurement  
of the oil level is not yet possible.  
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If the oil level is too low, add 1.1 US qt (1 liter)  
of engine oil.  
If the oil level is too high, drain oꢄ excess  
engine oil. Consult a qualiꢁed specialist work-  
shop.  
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Repeat the request aꢀer a maximum of  
30 minutes' driving.  
Consult a qualiꢁed specialist workshop.  
Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavail.  
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Engine Oil Level OK and the bar display for  
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Close the hood.  
indicating the oil level on the instrument dis-  
play is green and is between "min" and "max":  
the oil level is correct.  
CChheeccking the engine oil level using the on-board  
ccoomputer  
Reꢁlling engine oil  
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WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-  
nent parts in the engine compartment  
Requirements:  
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Engine Oil Level Add 1,1 qts. and the bar dis-  
play for indicating the oil level on the instru-  
ment display is orange and is below "min":  
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The engine has been warmed up.  
The vehicle is parked on a level surface.  
Certain component parts in the engine com-  
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the  
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.  
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The engine is running at idle speed.  
Add 1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil.  
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The hood is closed.  
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Reduce Engine Oil Level and the bar display  
for indicating the oil level on the instrument  
display is orange and is above "max":  
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Allow the engine to cool down and only  
touch component parts described in the  
following.  
The engine oil level is determined during driving.  
Determining the engine oil level can take up to  
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WARNING Risk of ꢁre and injury from  
engine oil  
NOTE Damage caused by reꢁlling too  
much engine oil  
If engine oil comes into contact with hot com-  
ponent parts in the engine compartment, it  
may ignite.  
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or  
the catalytic converter.  
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Have excess engine oil removed at a  
qualiꢁed specialist workshop.  
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Make sure that no engine oil is spilled  
next to the ꢁller opening.  
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Depending on driving style, the vehicle con-  
sumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liter) of oil per  
600 miles (1000 km). The oil consumption  
may be higher than this when the vehicle is  
new or if you frequently drive at high engine  
speeds.  
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Allow the engine to cool oꢄ and thor-  
oughly clean the engine oil from compo-  
nent parts before starting the vehicle.  
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NOTE Engine damage caused by an incor-  
rect oil ꢁlter, incorrect oil or additives  
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Do not use engine oils or oil ꢁlters which  
do not correspond to the speciꢁcations  
explicitly prescribed for the service inter-  
vals.  
Follow the instructions on the service  
interval display for changing the engine  
oil and observe the prescribed change  
intervals.  
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Turn cap 1 counter-clockwise and remove it.  
Add engine oil.  
Replace cap 1 and turn it clockwise until it  
engages.  
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Check the oil level again (/ page 277).  
Do not use additives.  
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Checking the coolant level  
Continue turning cap 1 counter-clockwise  
and remove it.  
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WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-  
nent parts in the engine compartment  
The coolant level is correct in the following cases:  
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If the engine is cold, the coolant is up to  
marker bar 2.  
If the engine is warm, the coolant is up to  
0.6 in (1.5 cm) over the marker bar 2.  
Certain component parts in the engine com-  
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the  
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.  
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Allow the engine to cool down and only  
touch component parts described in the  
following.  
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If necessary, add coolant that has been  
approved for Mercedes-Benz.  
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Further information on coolant (/ page 349)  
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WARNING Risk of scalding from hot cool-  
ant  
Reꢁlling the windshield washer system  
If you open the cap, you could be scalded.  
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WARNING Risk of burns from hot compo-  
nent parts in the engine compartment  
Let the motor cool down before opening  
the cap.  
When opening the cap, wear protective  
gloves and safety glasses.  
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Park the vehicle on a level surface.  
Check the coolant temperature display in the  
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Certain component parts in the engine com-  
partment can be very hot, e.g. the engine, the  
cooler and parts of the exhaust system.  
instrument cluster.  
The coolant temperature must be in the bot-  
tom quarter of the temperature display.  
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Open the cap slowly to release pressure.  
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Allow the engine to cool down and only  
touch component parts described in the  
following.  
Slowly turn cap 1 counter-clockwise to  
release overpressure.  
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Keeping the air-water duct free  
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WARNING ‑ Risk of ꢁre and injury from  
windshield washer concentrate  
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Keep the area between the hood and the  
windshield free of deposits, e.g. ice, snow and  
leaves.  
Windshield washer concentrate is highly ꢃam-  
mable. It could ignite if it comes into contact  
with hot engine component parts or the  
exhaust system.  
Cleaning and care  
Notes on washing the vehicle in a car wash  
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Make sure that no windshield washer  
concentrate spills out next to the ꢁller  
opening.  
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WARNING Risk of accident due to  
reduced braking eꢄect aꢀer washing the  
vehicle  
The braking eꢄect is reduced aꢀer washing  
the vehicle.  
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Aꢀer the vehicle has been washed, brake  
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Remove cap 1 by the tab.  
carefully while paying attention to the  
traꢂc conditions until the braking eꢄect  
has been fully restored.  
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Add washer ꢃuid.  
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Further information about the windshield  
washer ꢃuid (/ page 350)  
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Neutral i is engaged.  
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Ensure there is suꢂcient ground clear-  
ance between the underbody and the  
guide rails of the car wash.  
Ensure that the clearance width of the  
car wash, in particular the width of the  
guide rails, is suꢂcient.  
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NOTE Damage from automatic braking  
If you would like to leave the vehicle while  
it is being washed, make sure the Smart-  
Key is located in the vehicle. The park  
position j is otherwise automatically  
engaged.  
If one of the following functions is switched  
on, the vehicle brakes automatically in certain  
situations:  
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Active Brake Assist  
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC  
HOLD function  
Active Parking Assist  
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If, aꢀer the car wash, you remove the wax  
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this  
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.  
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car  
wash, ensure the following beforehand:  
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Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is deactiva-  
ted.  
To avoid damage to the vehicle, deactivate  
these systems in the following or similar situa-  
tions:  
Notes on using a power washer  
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The HOLD function is switched oꢄ.  
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The surround view camera or the rear view  
camera is switched oꢄ.  
WARNING Risk of an accident when using  
power washers with round-spray nozzles  
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During towing  
In a car wash  
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The side windows and sliding sunroof are com-  
pletely closed.  
The water jet can cause externally invisible  
damage.  
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NOTE Damage due to unsuitable car wash  
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The blower for the ventilation and heating is  
switched oꢄ.  
Components damaged in this way may unex-  
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Before driving into a car wash make sure  
that the car wash is suitable for the vehi-  
cle dimensions.  
pectedly fail.  
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The windshield wiper switch is in position g.  
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Do not use a power washer with round-  
spray nozzles.  
Have damaged tires or chassis parts  
replaced immediately.  
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The SmartKey is at a minimum distance of  
10 ꢀ (3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise,  
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the trunk lid could open unintentionally.  
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For car washes with a conveyor system:  
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To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol-  
lowing when using a power washer:  
Washing the vehicle by hand  
Paint  
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Insect remains: soak with insect remover and  
rinse oꢄ the treated areas aꢀerwards.  
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NOTE Engine damage due to water ingress  
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The SmartKey is at a minimum distance of  
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10 ꢀ (3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise,  
Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse oꢄ  
aꢀerwards.  
Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by  
rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro-  
leum ether or lighter ꢃuid.  
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Take care not to point the water jet  
directly towards the air inlet grille below  
the hood.  
the trunk lid could open unintentionally.  
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Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm)  
to the vehicle.  
Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number  
of countries, washing by hand is only permitted in  
specially designated wash bays.  
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Vehicles with decorative foil: Parts of your  
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vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.  
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in (70 cm)  
between the foil-covered parts of the vehicle  
and the nozzle of the power washer. Move the  
power washer nozzle around whilst cleaning.  
The water temperature of the power washer  
must not exceed 140°F (60°C).  
Coolant and brake ꢃuid: remove with a damp  
cloth and clean water.  
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Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.  
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Tar stains: use tar remover.  
Wax: use silicone remover.  
Do not attach stickers, ꢁlms or similar materi-  
als. Only have ꢁlm attached to the bumper at  
a qualiꢁed specialist workshop.  
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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using a  
soꢀ car sponge. When doing so, do not  
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.  
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Carefully hose the vehicle oꢄ with water and  
dry using a chamois.  
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Observe the information on the correct dis-  
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible.  
tance in the equipment manufacturer's oper-  
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Observe the notes on the care of vehicle  
parts (/ page 285).  
ating instructions.  
Matte ꢁnish  
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Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer  
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Only use care products approved for  
Mercedes-Benz.  
directly at sensitive parts, such as tires, gaps,  
electrical components, batteries, light sources  
and ventilation slits.  
Notes on paintwork/matte ꢁnish paintwork care  
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Do not attach stickers, ꢁlms or similar materi-  
als. Only have ꢁlm attached to the bumper at  
a qualiꢁed specialist workshop.  
To avoid damaging the paintwork and interfering  
with the driving assistance systems, please  
observe the following notes:  
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Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels.  
Only use car washes that correspond to the  
latest engineering standards.  
Do not use car wash program with a ꢁnal hot  
wax treatment.  
Do not use paint cleaners, buꢂng or polishing  
products, gloss preservers, e.g. wax.  
CClleeanning  
Temperature, e.g. hot air blower  
Weather conditions  
Stone chippings and dirt  
Chemical cleaning agents  
Oily products  
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For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild  
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cleaning agent without additives or abrasive  
substances, e.g. a car shampoo approved for  
Mercedes-Benz.  
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible,  
whilst avoiding rubbing too hard. There is oth-  
erwise a risk of damaging the decorative foil  
irreparably.  
If there is dirt on the ꢁnish or if the decorative  
foil is dull: use the Paint Cleaner recommen-  
ded and approved for Mercedes-Benz.  
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Do not use polish on matte decorative foil.  
Polishing will have the eꢄect of shining the  
foil-wrapped surface.  
Do not treat matte or structured decorative  
foils with wax. Permanent stains may occur.  
In the event of paintwork damage:  
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Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a  
qualiꢁed specialist workshop.  
Make sure the radar sensors function  
(/ page 170).  
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Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas aꢄected by  
corrosion and damage caused by incorrect care  
cannot always be completely repaired. In such  
cases, visit a qualiꢁed specialist workshop.  
You can obtain more information on care and  
cleaning products from the manufacturer.  
In the case of foil-wrapped surfaces, optical diꢄer-  
ences may occur between the surfaces that were  
not protected by a decorative foil aꢀer removing a  
decorative foil.  
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Insect remains: soak with insect remover and  
rinse oꢄ the treated areas aꢀerwards.  
Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse oꢄ  
aꢀerwards.  
To prevent water stains, dry a foil-wrapped  
vehicle with a soꢀ, absorbent cloth aꢀer every  
car wash.  
Notes on cleaning decorative foils  
Observe the notes on matte ꢁnish care in the  
chapter "Notes on paintwork/matte ꢁnish paint-  
work care" (/ page 283). They also apply to  
matte decorative foils.  
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative foils to  
avoid vehicle damage.  
Avoiding damage to the decorative foil  
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The service life and color of decorative foils  
are impaired by:  
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Sunlight  
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Have work or repairs to decorative foils car-  
ried out at a qualiꢁed specialist workshop,  
e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.  
Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-  
based cleaning agents to clean the inside of  
windows.  
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Always be particularly careful around the  
tailpipe and the tailpipe trims and super-  
vise children especially closely in this  
area.  
Allow vehicle parts to cool down before  
touching them.  
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Aꢀer changing the wiper blades or treating  
the vehicle with wax, clean the windshield  
thoroughly with cleaning agents recommen-  
ded for Mercedes-Benz. Failure to observe the  
application instructions may result in damage,  
smear marks or blinding spots.  
Remove external fogging or dirt on the wind-  
shield in front of the multifunction camera.  
Otherwise, driving systems and driving safety  
systems may be impaired or not available  
(/ page 170).  
Notes on care of vehicle parts  
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WARNING Risk of entrapment if the wind-  
shield wipers are switched on while the  
windshield is being cleaned  
To avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the notes  
on cleaning and care of the following vehicle  
parts:  
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If the windshield wipers are set in motion  
while you are cleaning the windshield or wiper  
blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm.  
Wheels and rims  
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Use water and acid-free alloy wheel cleaners.  
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Always switch oꢄ the windshield wipers  
and the vehicle before cleaning the wind-  
shield or wiper blades.  
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Do not use acidic alloy wheel cleaners to  
remove brake dust. This could damage wheel  
bolts and brake components.  
Wiper blades  
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Move the wiper arms into the replacement  
position (/ page 129).  
With the wiper arms folded out, clean the  
wiper blades with a damp cloth.  
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To avoid corrosion of the brake discs and  
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WARNING Risk of burns from the tailpipe  
and tailpipe trims  
brakepads, drive the vehicle for a few minutes  
aꢀer cleaning before parking it. The brake  
discs and brakepads warm up and dry out.  
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The exhaust tailpipe and tailpipe trims can  
become very hot. If you come into contact  
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn  
yourself.  
Winnddoows  
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Make sure that the wiper blades are coated.  
The coating can leave residues on a cloth. Do  
not rub the wiper blades excessively or clean  
them too oꢀen.  
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Clean the windows inside and outside with a  
damp cloth and with a cleaning agent recom-  
mended for Mercedes-Benz.  
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Exterior lighting  
Notes on care of the interior  
Seat belts  
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Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild  
Clean with lukewarm and soapy water.  
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cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.  
WARNING Risk of injury from plastic parts  
breaking oꢄ aꢀer the use of solvent-based  
care products  
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Do not use chemical cleaning agents.  
Do not dry by heating them to over 176°F  
(80°C) or exposing them to direct sunlight.  
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Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths  
that are suitable for plastic lenses.  
Sensors  
Care and cleaning products containing sol-  
vents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to  
become porous. When the airbags are  
deployed, plastic parts may break away.  
Display  
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Clean the sensors in the front and rear bump-  
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Switch oꢄ the display and let it cool down.  
ers with a soꢀ cloth and car shampoo  
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Clean the surface carefully with a microꢁber  
cloth and a suitable display care product (TFT-  
LCD).  
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Do not use any care or cleaning products  
containing solvents to clean the cockpit.  
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When using a power washer, maintain a mini-  
mum distance of 11.8 in (30 cm).  
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Do not use any other agents.  
Rear view camera and surround view camera  
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WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries  
from bleached seat belts  
Head-up Display  
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To open the rear view camera cover, switch on  
the vehicle.  
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Clean with a soꢀ, non-static, lint-free cloth.  
Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can severely  
weaken them.  
This can, for example, cause seat belts to tear  
or fail in an accident.  
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Do not use cleaning agents.  
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Use clean water and a soꢀ cloth to clean the  
camera lens.  
Plastiicc trim  
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Clean with a damp microꢁber cloth.  
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Do not use a power washer.  
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For heavy soiling: Use a cleaner recommen-  
ded for Mercedes-Benz.  
Tailpipes  
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Never bleach or dye seat belts.  
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Clean with a cleaning agent recommended for  
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Do not attach stickers, ꢁlms or similar materi-  
als.  
Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter and  
To avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the fol-  
lowing notes on cleaning and care:  
aꢀer washing the vehicle.  
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Do not use acidic cleaning agents.  
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Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or  
sun cream to come in contact with the plastic  
trim.  
Leather care: Use a leather care agent that  
has been recommended for Mercedes-Benz.  
Do not allow the leather to become too damp.  
Do not use a microꢁber cloth.  
cleaner; neither should you use polishes  
or waxes. Otherwise you may damage  
the ꢁnish.  
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Real wood and trim elements  
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Clean with a damp cloth and 1% soapy water  
solution and then wipe with a dry cloth.  
For heavy soiling: Use a cleaner recommen-  
ded for Mercedes-Benz.  
Leather care: Use a leather care agent that  
has been recommended for Mercedes-Benz.  
Do not allow the leather to become too damp.  
Do not use a microꢁber cloth.  
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Clean with a microꢁber cloth.  
Black piano-lacquer look: Clean with a damp  
cloth and soapy water.  
For heavy soiling: Use a cleaner recommen-  
ded for Mercedes-Benz.  
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents, pol-  
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Regular cleaning and care of the leather  
reduces soiling, wear marks and aging dam-  
age and thus signiꢁcantly extends its life  
span. Clothing that can leave stains, e.g.  
jeans, can leave discoloration on the leather.  
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DINAMICA seat covers  
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ishes or waxes.  
Headliner  
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Clean with a damp cloth.  
Do not use a microꢁber cloth.  
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Leather is a natural product. It has natural  
surface properties, such as diꢄerences in  
structure, marks caused by growth and injury  
or subtle color diꢄerences. These surface  
properties are characteristics of leather and  
not material faults. What's more, leather is  
subject to a natural aging process during  
which the surface properties change.  
Clean with a brush or dry shampoo.  
Imitation leather seat covers  
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Carpet  
Clean with a damp cloth and 1% soapy water.  
Do not use a microꢁber cloth.  
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Use a carpet and textile cleaning agent recom-  
mended for Mercedes-Benz.  
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Fabric seat covers  
Steering wheel made of genuine leather or DINA-  
MMIICCAA  
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Clean with a damp microꢁber cloth and 1%  
soapy water and allow to dry.  
EASY-PACK trunk box  
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NOTE Damage caused by wrong cleaners  
Genuine leather seat covers  
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Clean with a damp cloth.  
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Clean with a damp cloth and then wipe with a  
Do not use solvent-based cleaning  
agents such as tar remover or wheel  
dry cloth.  
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Do not use any alcohol-based thinners, gaso-  
line or abrasive cleaning agents.