Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2009 - Manual (Page 297)

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Operation
Vehicle care
̄ Vehicle care
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
If you have any questions about proper
care of your vehicle, please contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on body color the characteris-
tic carbon structure of the body surface
may become visible due to high ambient
temperatures and humidity. This phenom-
enon is related to the technology and
concept of the vehicle’s body.
While in operation, even while parked, your
vehicle is subjected to varying external
influences which, if gone unchecked, can
attack the paintwork as well as the
underbody and cause lasting damage.
Such damage is caused not only by
extreme and varying climatic conditions,
but also by:
ț Air pollution
ț Road salt
ț Tar
ț Gravel and stone chipping
To avoid paint damage, you should
immediately remove:
ț Grease and oil
ț Fuel
ț Coolant
ț Brake fluid
ț Bird droppings
ț Insects
ț Tree resins, etc.
Frequent washing reduces and/or elimi-
nates the aggressiveness and potency of
the above adverse influences.
More frequent washings are necessary to
deal with unfavorable conditions:
ț near the ocean
ț in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
emissions)
ț during winter operation
Warning!
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Many cleaning products can be hazardous.
Some are poisonous, others are flammable.
Always follow the instructions on the partic-
ular container. Always open your vehicle’s
doors or door windows when cleaning the in-
side.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not
designed for cleaning your vehicle.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
Mercedes-Benz care products. These have been
specially developed to suit Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles and are state of the art. Mercedes-Benz
care products are available from any
Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Affixing stickers, magnets, adhesive tape or
similar materials to painted body components
may damage the paintwork.