Cleaning and maintenance of Mercedes-Benz W203

Tools:

• Car washing device
• A vacuum cleaner

Parts and consumables:

• Car shampoo
• Sponge
• Suede napkin
• Auto-cleaner for bituminous stains
• Preservative car polish
• polish
• Paint cleaner
• Polishing cotton
• Varnishing pencil
• Varnish spray
• Light alloy wheel cleaner
• Auto glass cleaner
• Insect Removal Agent
• Rough cloth napkins
• Rigid cloth napkins
• Neutral dishwashing detergent
• Neutral detergent solution
• Upholstery brush
• Upholstery cleaner
• Stain remover

The most important care tasks and recommended products for this

During operation, your car is exposed to a variety of external influences. These include weather conditions, road conditions, exposure to sea air and industrial emissions.

These circumstances require periodic maintenance of the body, as well as the bottom of the car.

Damage from stone impacts and contamination, such as insect residues, bird droppings, tree resin, traces of oil, grease and fuel, should be repaired as soon as possible.

We have selected care products and developed recommendations for you, which are specially designed for our vehicles and are constantly being developed, adapting to the current state of technology.

You can purchase car care products at any Mercedes-Benz service station.

Scratches, aggressive deposits, corrosion and damage caused by irregular or improper maintenance cannot always be removed with the products recommended below. In such cases, it is best to contact the Mercedes-Benz service station.

Engine wash

The use of cleaning agents is usually no longer required.

Clean with a high-pressure water jet or steam jet, while avoiding direct water jet on the generator - if necessary, cover the generator.

Car wash

Car shampoo.

Do not wash your car in the sun.

Then rinse thoroughly with water. Treat the inlet of the ventilation system with a gentle stream of water only. Use plenty of water. Rinse your sponge and suede frequently. Rinse the shampoo from the car with clean water, wipe thoroughly with suede.

In winter, remove road salt as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

When washing the bottom of the car, do not forget the inner sides of the wheels.

If heavily soiled, before washing in an automatic installation, it is recommended to pre-clean the car.

Notes:

After washing the car in a car wash, make sure that the mirrors are fully extended outward, otherwise they may vibrate.

Bituminous spots

Auto-cleaner for bituminous stains.

Bituminous stains should be removed as soon as possible, removing old bituminous stains is difficult.

Paintwork, parts installed on the car with paintwork.

Preservative car polish, polish, paint cleaner, polishing cotton.

Do not apply directly in the sun or on a warm hood.

Preservative car polish protects the paintwork and maintains its shine.

Use the polish when heavily soiled.

The polish is also used to eliminate small scratches on varnished wooden parts.

Paint cleaner is used to clean old and weathered paintwork.

polishing paste.

For polishing heavily soiled and weathered paintwork, as well as for removing minor scratches by polishing.

Notes:

To prevent the formation of stains, make sure that the products do not come into contact with parts installed on the vehicle (for example, door handles, rubber seals).

Varnishing pencil, aerosol.

For the quick temporary repair of minor damage to the paintwork.

Have your vehicle's paintwork inspected for minor damage at regular intervals by one of your Mercedes-Benz workshops.

decorative details

Cleaner for chrome parts. Used for current care.

Light alloy wheels

Car shampoo, light alloy wheel cleaner.

Light alloy rims should be cleaned once a week if possible. Use a soft sponge, plenty of warm water and car shampoo for this.

If this is not enough, use a light alloy wheel cleaner. Follow the Application Guide.

Notes:

Acid and alkaline cleaners can corrode wheel bolts or balance weight retaining springs.

Headlights, rear lights, auxiliary turn signal lights.

Car shampoo, car glass cleaner, insect remover.

Moisten the remains of insects with a solution of car shampoo.

Use a soft sponge, plenty of warm water and car shampoo for this.

If heavily soiled, use an auto glass cleaner or an insect remover.

Notes:

Do not rub or scrape the plastic diffusers or subject them to strong pressure.

Do not use a mosquito sponge or solvent (fuel, thinner, etc.).

Cleaning the Parktronic sensors on the bumpers

Clean contaminated sensors with clean water or water with the addition of car shampoo.

When using steam jets or high-pressure water jets, only clean the sensors for a short time, keeping a minimum distance of 10 cm between the nozzle outlet and the sensor.

To avoid scratches, do not use dry, rough or hard cloths, do not rub, scrape or apply pressure to the sensors.

Glass washing

Auto glass cleaner.

Clean the windows regularly with an auto glass cleaner.

Also suitable for plastic diffusers.

Windshield washer (use only on the outside).

It is used in case of severe contamination of glass, including oils and fats.

Do not use on plastic diffusers.

Notes:

Streaks on the windshield after an automatic car wash can be avoided by removing the wax from the windshield and from the rubber elements of the wiper blades with an auto glass cleaner or glass cleaner.

Wiper

Clean the wiper rubber element with a cloth and detergent solution, replace the rubber element once or twice a year.

Steering wheel, shift lever

Car shampoo.

Wipe with a damp cloth and wipe dry.

Dashboard

Car shampoo.

Anti-fogging auto glass cleaner, neutral dishwashing detergent or neutral detergent solution.

Wipe with a lint-free cloth moistened with a warm solution. Do not use abrasive agents.

Plastic and rubber parts

Car shampoo.

Plastic cleaner.

Do not use any other means, do not rub parts with oil or wax.

Beverage holder

Do not clean the drink holder with chemical cleaners, but only with clean, warm water.

Notes:

For easier cleaning, the beverage holder between the front seats can be pulled up when closed.

car roof lining

Upholstery cleaner.

Clean with a brush, and in case of heavy soiling - with dry foam.

Seat belts

Upholstery cleaner.

When cleaning seat belts, do not use chemical cleaners, but only clean, warm water and soap, do not dry at temperatures above 80 ° C or by direct exposure to sunlight, do not bleach or repaint the belts. This may affect their working condition.

seat upholstery

Seat upholstery may change color due to contact with dyeing fur covers or clothing (e.g. suede). These stains cannot be removed. By using a suitable underlay, these color changes can be avoided.

Fabric seat upholstery

Car shampoo, fabric upholstery cleaner, stain remover.

Brush and vacuum frequently. If heavily soiled, clean with dry foam.

Leather upholstery

Car shampoo, fabric upholstery cleaner.

Wipe the leather seat upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. The reverse side of perforated leather should not be allowed to get wet. Therefore, it should be cleaned with extreme care.

Refrigeration box

Completely remove the melt water. To clean the cavity of the refrigerator box, use only a neutral household detergent. Wipe dry after washing. Wipe the sealing gasket of the lid with a damp cloth, while making sure that water does not get into the lid insulation.

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• Tool photo
• Photo of parts and consumables

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