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Observethefollowing information:
CleaningAvoiding damagetothe decorativefoil
RFor cleaning, use plenty ofwater and a mild cleaning agent withoutadditives or abrasivesubstances, e.g. a car shampoo approvedforMercedes-Benz.
RRemovedirt immediately, where possible, whilstavoidingrubbingtoo hard. There isotherwise arisk of damagingthe decorativefoilirreparably.
RIfthere is dirt onthefinish or ifthe decorativefoil is dull: usethePaint Cleanerrecommended and approvedfor Mercedes-Benz.
RInsectremains: soak with insectremover andrinse offthe treatedareas afterwards.
RBird droppings: soak withwater andrinse off afterwards.
RTopreventwaterstains, dry afoil-wrappedvehicle with a soft,absorbent clothaftereverycarwash.
RThe service life and color of decorativefoils are impairedby:
-sunlight
-temperature, e.g. hot air blower
-weather conditions
-stonechippings and dirt
-chemical cleaning agents
-oily products
RDo not use polish on matte decorativefoil.Polishing will havethe effectof shiningthefoil-wrapped surface.
RDo not treat matte orstructured decorativefoils withwax.Permanentstains may occur.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affectedbycorrosion and damage causedbyincorrect carecannot alwaysbe completelyrepaired. In suchcases, visit aqualified specialistworkshop.
You can obtain more information on care andcleaning products fromthe manufacturer.
Inthe case offoil-wrapped surfaces, optical dif‐ferences may occur betweenthe surfacesthatwerenot protectedbya decorativefoil afterremoving a decorativefoil.
Haveworkorrepairstodecorativefoils car‐ried out at aqualified specialistworkshop,e.g. in an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Observethefollowing information:
Notes on cleaning and careAvoidingvehicle damage
Seat beltsClean with lukewarmand soapywater.RDo not usechemical cleaning agents.
RDo not dry seat beltsbyheatingthemtoover176 °F(80 °C) orexposingthemtodirect sunlight.
DisplayCleanthe surface carefully witha microfiber clothand a suit‐able display care product (TFT/LCD).RSwitchoffthe display and let it cool down.
RDo not use anyother cleaning products.
Plastic trimRClean with a damp microfiber cloth.
RFor heavy soiling: use care productrecommendedforMercedes-Benz.
RDo not attachstickers,films or similar materials.
RDo not allow cosmetics, insectrepellent or sun creamtocome in contact with the plastic trim.
Realwood/triminsertsRClean with a microfiber cloth.
RBlackpiano-lacquer look: clean with a damp clothandsoapywater.
RFor heavy soiling: use care productrecommendedforMercedes-Benz.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents, polishes orwaxes.
HeadlinerClean with a brush or dry shampoo.
CarpetUse carpet andtextile cleaning agentsrecommendedforMercedes-Benz.
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NOTEPrematurewear causedbyunlea‐dedregulargasoline
Unleadedregulargasoline can causetheenginetowear morequickly and impair lon‐gevity and performance.
If unleaded premium gradegasoline isunavailable andyou havetorefuel usingunleadedregulargasoline:
Onlyfillthe fueltanktohalf full withunleadedregulargasoline andrefill assoon as possible with unleaded pre‐miumgradegasoline.
Do not drive atthe maximum speed.
Avoid sudden acceleration and enginespeedsover 3,000rpm.
Further information on fuel isavailable atthefol‐lowing locations:
Rat agasstation
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
RUSA only: at http://www.mbusa.com
Information on additives ingasolineObservethe notes on operatingfluids( page 425).
NOTEDamagefrom use of unsuitableadditives
Even small amounts ofthe wrong additivemay leadtomalfunctions occurring.
Only add cleaning additivesrecommen‐dedbyMercedes-Benztothe fuel.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou use fuelbrandsthat haveadditives.
In some countries,the fuelavailable may nothavesufficient additives.Residue could build upinthe fuel injection system as aresult. Inthiscase, in consultation with an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center,the fuel may be mixedwiththe cleaning additiverecommendedbyMercedes-Benz. Be suretoobservethe notesand mixingratios specified onthe container.
Tank content and fuelreserveThetotal capacity ofthe fueltank mayvary,depending onthevehicle equipment.
Capacity
ModelTotal capacity
All models17.4gal (66.0 liters)
ModelOf whichreserve
All models1.8gal (7.0 liters)
Engine oil
Notes on engine oilObservethe notes on operatingfluids( page 425).
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\nWARNING‑ Risk offireand injury fromwindshieldwasher concentrate
Windshieldwasher concentrate is highlyflammable. It could ignite if it comes intocontact withhot engine component parts ortheexhaust system.
Make surethat no windshieldwasherconcentrate spills out nexttothefilleropening.
NOTEDamagetotheexterior lightingduetounsuitable windshieldwasherfluid
Unsuitable windshieldwasherfluid may dam‐agethe plastic surface oftheexterior light‐ing.
Only use windshieldwasherfluid whichis also suitablefor use on plastic surfa‐ces, e.g. MB SummerFit or MBWinter‐Fit.
NOTEBlocked spraynozzles causedbymixing windshieldwasherfluids
Do not mix MB SummerFit and MBWin‐terFit withother windshieldwasherflu‐ids.
Do not use distilled or de-ionizedwater asthefilllevel sensor may be triggered erroneously.
Recommended windshieldwasherfluid:
RAbovefreezing point: e.g. MB SummerFit
RBelow freezing point: e.g. MBWinterFit
Forthe correct mixingratio,refertothe informa‐tion onthe antifreeze container.
Mixthewasherfluid withthe windshieldwasherfluid allyearround.
Refrigerant
Notes onrefrigerantsObservethe notes on operatingfluids( page 425).
NOTEDamageduetoincorrectrefriger‐ant
If a non-approvedrefrigerant is used,the cli‐mate control system may be damaged.
Only usetherefrigerant R‑134a
NOTEDamagetothe climate controlsystem duetoincorrectrefrigerant com‐pressor oil
Only userefrigerant compressor oilthathas been approvedbyMercedes-Benz.
Do not mixthe approvedrefrigerantcompressor oil with a differentrefriger‐ant compressor oil.
Workonthe climate control system may be car‐ried out onlybyaqualified specialistworkshop.All applicableregulations, aswell asSAEstand‐ard J639, must be adheredto.
The instruction label onthe climate control sys‐temfortherefrigerant type andtherefrigerantcompressor oil is located onthe inside ofthehood.
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