2023 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS Owners Manual

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=For car washes with a conveyor system:
- Neutral \\ is engaged.
- If you would like to leave the vehicle while
it is being washed, make sure the key is located in the vehicle. Park position ]
will otherwise be engaged automatically.\bIf, aser the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
Information on using a power washer
&WARNING Risk of an accident when using
power washers with round-spray nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this way may unex-
pectedly fail.
Do not use a power washer with round- spray nozzles.Have damaged tires or chassis parts
replaced immediately.To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol- lowing when using a power washer:
= The key is at a minimum distance of 10 s
(3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise, the
trunk lid could open unintentionally.
= Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm)
to the vehicle.
= Vehicles with decorative Nlms: parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative Nlm.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in (70 cm) between the Nlm-covered parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer. Move the power washer nozzle around while cleaning.
The water temperature of the power washer
must not exceed 140°F (60°C).
= Observe the information on the correct dis-
tance in the equipment manufacturer\bs oper-
ating instructions.
= Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer
directly at sensitive parts, e.g. tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, illuminants or louvers.Washing the vehicle by hand*NOTE Engine damage due to water ingressTake care not to point the water jet
directly towards the air inlet grille below the hood.
Observe the relevant legal requirements (e.g. in
some countries, washing by hand is permitted
only in specially designated wash bays).
Use a mild cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using a
sos car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.Carefully hose the vehicle oM with water and
dry using a chamois.\bObserve the notes on the care of car parts
( page 290).
Notes on paintwork/matt Nnish paintwork care
To avoid damaging the paintwork and interfering
with the driving assistance systems, please
observe the following notes:
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Paint
= Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
rinse oM the treated areas aserwards.
= Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse oM
aserwards.
= Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro- leum ether or lighter Ouid.
= Coolant and brake Ouid: remove with a damp
cloth and clean water.
= Tar stains: use tar remover.
= Wax: use silicone remover.
= Do not attach stickers, Nlms or similar materi-
als. Have Nlm attached to the bumper only at
a qualiNed specialist workshop.
= Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
Matt Nnish
= Use only care products approved for
Mercedes-Benz.
= Do not attach stickers, Nlms or similar materi-
als. Have Nlm attached to the bumper only at
a qualiNed specialist workshop.=
Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels.
= Use only car washes that correspond to the
latest engineering standards.
= Do not use any car wash program with a Nnal
hot wax treatment.
= Do not use paint cleaners, buPng or polishing
products or gloss preservers, e.g. wax.
In the event of paintwork damage:
= Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a
qualiNed specialist workshop.
= Make sure the radar sensors function
( page 171).
Notes on cleaning decorative Nlms
Observe the "Notes on paintwork/matte Nnish
paintwork care" ( page 288). They also apply to
matte decorative Nlms.
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative Nlms to
avoid damage.
Cleaning
= For cleaning, use plenty of water and a mild
cleaning agent without additives or abrasive
substances (e.g. a car shampoo approved for Mercedes-Benz).
= Remove dirt as soon as possible. Avoid rub-
bing too hard in order not to damage the dec- orative Nlm irreparably.
= If there is dirt on the Nnish or if the decorative
Nlm is dull: use the paint cleaner recommen-
ded and approved for Mercedes-Benz.
= Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
rinse oM the treated areas aserwards.
= Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse oM
aserwards.
= To prevent water stains, dry a Nlm-wrapped
vehicle with a sos, absorbent cloth aser every
car wash.
Avoiding damage to the decorative Nlm
= The service life and color of decorative Nlms
are impaired by:
- Sunlight
- Temperature (e.g. hot air blower)
- Weather conditions
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-Chemical cleaning agents
- Oily products
= Do not use polish on matte decorative Nlm.
Polishing will have the eMect of shining the
Nlm-wrapped surface.
= Do not treat matte or structured decorative
Nlms with wax. Permanent stains may occur.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas aMected by
corrosion and damage caused by incorrect care
cannot always be completely repaired. In this
case, contact a qualiNed specialist workshop.
You can obtain more information on care and
cleaning agents from the manufacturer.
In the case of Nlm-wrapped surfaces, visual diMer-
ences may occur between the surfaces that were
not protected by a decorative Nlm aser a decora-
tive Nlm has been removed.\bHave work or repairs to decorative Nlms car-
ried out at a qualiNed specialist workshop
(e.g. at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center).Notes on care of car parts&WARNING Risk of entrapment if the wind-
shield wipers are switched on while the
windshield is being cleaned
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.
Always switch oM the windshield wipers
and the vehicle before cleaning the wind-
shield or wiper blades.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the notes
on cleaning and care of the following car parts:
Wheels and rims
= Use water and acid-free alloy wheel cleaners.
= Do not use acidic alloy wheel cleaners to
remove brake dust. This could damage wheel
bolts and brake components.
= To avoid corrosion of the brake disks and
brakepads, drive the vehicle for a few minutes
aser cleaning before parking it. The brake
disks and brakepads will warm up and dry out.
Windows*NOTE Damage to electronic components
due to excess Ouids
When cleaning the windows from the inside,
Ouids such as cleaning agents or water may
run down and get behind trim parts of the
vehicle interior and cause damage to elec- tronic components.
Use cleaning agents as sparingly as pos-sible.Immediately absorb any excess Ouids.
=
Clean the windows inside and outside with a
damp cloth and with a cleaning agent recom- mended for Mercedes-Benz.
= Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-
based cleaning agents to clean the insides of windows.
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\bAser 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 glare spots.\bRemove 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 unavailable
( page 171).
Wiper blades
= Move the wiper arms into the replacement
position ( page 129).
= With the wiper arms folded out, clean the
wiper blades with a damp cloth.
\bMake sure that the wiper blades are coated.
The coating may leave residue on a cloth. Do
not rub the wiper blades excessively or clean them too osen.
Exterior lighting
= Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild
cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).
= Use only cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Sensors = Clean the sensors in the front and rear bump-
ers with a sos cloth and car shampoo
( page 171).
= When using a power washer, maintain a mini-
mum distance of 11.8 in (30 cm).
Rear view camera and 360° Camera = To open the rear camera cover, switch on the
vehicle.
= Use clean water and a sos cloth to clean the
camera lens.
= Do not use a power washer.
Notes on care of the interior
&WARNING Risk of injury from plastic parts
breaking oM aser the use of solvent-based
care products
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.Do not use any care or cleaning products
containing solvents to clean the cockpit.&WARNING Risk of injury or fatal injuries
from bleached seat belts
Bleaching or dyeing seat belts can severely weaken them.
This can, for example, cause seat belts to tear
or fail in an accident.
Never bleach or dye seat belts.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the fol- lowing notes on cleaning and care:
Seat belts = Clean with lukewarm soapy water.
= Do not use chemical cleaning agents.
= Do not dry by heating them to over 176°F
(80°C) or exposing them to direct sunlight.
Display: = Switch oM the display and let it cool down.
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=Clean the surface carefully with a microNber
cloth and a suitable display care product (TFT-
LCD).
= Do not use any other agents.
Head-up display = Clean with a sos, non-static, lint-free cloth.
= Do not use cleaning agents.
Plastic trim
= Clean with a damp microNber cloth.
= For heavy soiling: use a cleaning agent recom-
mended for Mercedes-Benz.
= Do not attach stickers, Nlms or similar materi-
als.
= Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or
sun cream to come into contact with the plas-
tic trim.
Real wood and trim elements
= Clean with a microNber cloth.
= Black piano-lacquer look: clean with a damp
cloth and soapy water.
= For heavy soiling: use a cleaning agent recom-
mended for Mercedes-Benz.= Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents, pol-
ishes or waxes.
Headliner
= Clean with a brush or dry shampoo.
Carpet = Use a carpet and textile cleaning agent recom-
mended for Mercedes-Benz.
Steering wheel made of genuine leather or DINA- MICA*NOTE Damage caused by wrong cleanersDo not use solvent-based cleaning
agents such as tar remover or wheel
cleaner; neither should you use polishes
or waxes. Otherwise you may damage
the Nnish.
=
Clean with a damp cloth and 1% soapy water
solution and then wipe with a dry cloth.
= For heavy soiling: use a cleaning agent recom-
mended 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 microNber cloth.\bLeather is a natural product. It exhibits natural
surface properties such as diMerences in
structure, marks caused by growth and injury or subtle color diMerences. These surface
properties are characteristics of leather and not material defects. Leather is also subjectto a natural aging process during which the
surface properties change.
Genuine leather seat covers
= Vacuum up dirt such as crumbs or dust and
then clean the seat covers with a damp cotton
cloth and wipe down with a dry cloth. Regu-
larly clean the seat covers.
= For heavy soiling: use a leather care agent rec-
ommended for Mercedes-Benz asercare.
= Leather care: use a leather care agent that
has been recommended for Mercedes-Benz.
= Do not use a microNber cloth.
= Do not allow the leather to become too damp.
= Do not use oil-based cleaning and care prod-
ucts.
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