tail pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in
winter and after washing.
!
Do not clean the exhaust tail pipes with
alkaline-based cleaning agents,such as
wheel cleaner.
X
Clean the exhaust tail pipes with a chrome
care product tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the trailertow hitch
The ball coupling must be cleaned if it
becomes dirty or corroded.
X
Remove any rust using a wire brush.
X
Remove dirt with a clean,lint-free cloth or
a brush.
!
Do not clean the ball coupling with a high-
pressure cleaner. Do not use solvents.
:
Guide pin
;
Locking balls
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Guide faces
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Release lever
A
Ball neckhead
X
After cleaning, lightly oil or grease posi-
tions : to A and the ball coupling recess
of the vehicle.
X
Treat the lock with an oil that is acid and
resin-free.
X
Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is
working properly.
!
Observe the note on care provided by the
trailer manufacturer.
i
Maintenance of the ball coupling and
trailer tow hitch can also be performed at
a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
H
Environmental note
Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner.
Interior care
Cleaning the display
X
Before cleaning the display, make sure that
it is switched off and has cooled down.
X
Clean the display surface using a commer-
cially-available microfibre cloth and TFT/
LCD display cleaner.
X
Dry the display surface using a dry micro-
fibre cloth.
!
For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-
lowing:
R
alcohol-based thinner or petrol
R
abrasive cleaning agents
R
commercially-available household clean-
ing agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface
when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara-
ble damage to the display.
Cleaning the plastic trim
G
Risk of injury
When cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays or
cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning
agents containing solvents cause the surface
to become porous, and as aresult plastic
parts may break away and be thrown around
the interior when an airbag is deployed, which
may result in severe injuries.
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