Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Manual (Page 320)

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Operation
Vehicle care
Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor
cover
1 Distronic* system sensor cover
̈ Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water to clean sen-
sor cover 1.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong
force and use only a soft, non-scratchy
cloth when cleaning the sensor cover. Do
not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a
dry cloth or sponge.
Cleaning the Parktronic system*
sensors
1 Parktronic system* sensors in front
bumper
̈ Clean sensors 1 on the bumpers us-
ing a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water and a soft,
non-scratchy cloth.
When using a steam cleaner or power
washer, aim nozzle only briefly from a min-
imum distance of 12 in (30 cm) at
sensors 1.
Wiper blades
̈ Turn on the wipers and place them in a
vertical position.
For information on how to position the wip-
ers in a vertical position, see “Replacing
wiper blades” (
୴ page 386).
!
Do not apply strong pressure to the
sensor covers. Applying strong pres-
sure may damage the sensor covers.
!
To prevent scratches, never apply
strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the
sensors. Do not attempt to wipe dirty
sensors with a dry cloth or sponge.
!
The windshield wipers must be in a ver-
tical position before folding them away
from the windshield. They could other-
wise damage the hood.