Operation – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 User Manual
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Vehicle care
486
Window cleaning solutions which are not
suitable may damage the plastic lamp
lenses of the headlamps. Therefore, do not
use abrasives, solvents or cleaners that
contain solvents.
The sensors are integrated in the front
bumpers and cannot be seen from the
outside.
1
Sensor cover
2
Bumper area near sensors
X
Switch off the ignition.
X
Only clean sensor cover
1
by hand.
X
Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,
with plenty of water and a non-scratching
cloth to clean sensor cover
1
.
X
Clean a wide area of the bumpers
surrounding the sensors
2
.
X
Restart the engine after cleaning sensor
cover
1
and sensors
2
.
Parktronic system sensors are located in the
front and rear bumper.
1
Parktronic system sensors in front
bumper (Only visible without DISTRONIC
Plus)
X
Only clean sensors
1
by hand.
X
Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,
with plenty of water and a soft, non-
scratching cloth to clean sensors
1
on the
bumpers.
!
Applying strong pressure may damage
the sensor covers.
The sensors are integrated in the front and
rear bumpers and cannot be seen from the
outside. They work with the following
systems:
R
BAS Plus
R
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
R
Blind Spot Assist
R
Park Assist
R
Advanced Parking Guidance
1
Bumper area near sensors
X
Switch off the ignition.
X
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,
with plenty of water and a soft, non-
Operation