Contents: Engine wash ↡ Car wash ↡
During operation, your vehicle is exposed to a variety of external influences. These include weather conditions, road conditions, exposure to sea air and industrial emissions.
These circumstances require periodic maintenance of the body, as well as the underbody of the car.
Remove damage from stone chips and dirt such as insect debris, bird droppings, tree resin, oil, grease and fuel as quickly as possible.
We have selected care products and developed recommendations for you that are specially designed for our cars and are constantly evolving, adapting to the modern level of technology.
You can buy MB car care products at any maintenance station "Mercedes-Benz".
Scratches, aggressive deposits, corrosion and damage caused by irregular or improper maintenance cannot always be removed with the products recommended below. In such cases, it is best to contact a service station "Mercedes-Benz".
There is a risk of poisoning!
Be sure to follow the instructions for use of the care products you use.
Always keep care products closed and out of the reach of children.
Protect the environment!
Empty containers, cloths and polishing wool used for cleaning must be disposed of in accordance with environmental protection requirements.
The following overview provides a list of the most important maintenance tasks and the recommended car care products for this purpose "Mercedes-Benz".
Engine wash
The use of cleaning agents is generally no longer necessary.
Clean with a car wash using a high-pressure water jet or steam jet, avoiding direct contact of the water jet with the generator - if necessary, cover the generator.
Car wash
Car shampoo from MB.
Do not wash your car in the sun.
Then rinse thoroughly with a stream of water. Treat the ventilation system inlet with only a weak stream of water. Use plenty of water. Rinse the sponge and chamois frequently. Rinse the shampoo off the car with clean water and dry thoroughly with chamois.
In winter, remove any remaining road salt as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
When washing the underside of your car, don't forget the inside of the wheels.
In case of heavy contamination, it is recommended to pre-clean the car before washing in an automatic installation.
Note: After washing your car in a car wash, make sure the mirrors are fully extended outward, otherwise they may vibrate.
Bitumen stains
Automotive bitumen stain cleaner from MB.
Bitumen stains should be removed as quickly as possible; removing old bitumen stains is difficult.
Wet the remaining insects with a solution of car shampoo.
Apply before washing your car.
Paint coating, painted parts installed on a vehicle
Preservative car polish from MB, polish from MB, paint and varnish cleaner from MB, polishing wool from MB.
Do not apply directly to the sun or to a hot hood.
Preservative car polish from MB protects paintwork and preserves its shine.
Use MB polish for heavy soiling.
MB polish is also used to remove minor scratches on varnished wooden parts.
Paint and varnish cleaner from MB is used to clean old and weathered paint and varnish coatings.
Polishing paste from MB.
For polishing heavily soiled and weathered paintwork, as well as for removing minor scratches by polishing.
Note: To prevent staining, ensure that the product does not come into contact with any parts installed on the vehicle (for example, door handles, rubber gaskets).
Varnishing pencil from "MB", sprayer from "MB"
For quick temporary repair of minor damage to paintwork.
Have it serviced regularly by one of the service stations "Mercedes-Benz" checking the paintwork of your car for minor damage.
Decorative details
Care product for chrome parts from MB.
Used for current care.
Light alloy wheels
Car shampoo from MB, light alloy wheel cleaner from MB.
Light alloy wheels should be cleaned once a week if possible. Use a soft sponge, plenty of warm water and MB car shampoo.
If this is not enough, use MB alloy wheel cleaner.
Follow the "Instructions for Use".
Attention! We recommend using cleaners from the company "MB". Acid- and alkali-containing cleaners can cause corrosion of wheel mounting bolts or retaining springs of balancing weights.
Headlights, taillights, additional direction indicator lights
Car shampoo from MB, car glass cleaner from MB, insect remnant remover from MB.
For this, use a soft sponge, plenty of warm water and MB car shampoo.
In case of heavy contamination, use MB glass cleaner or MB insect remover.
Caution! Do not rub or scrape the plastic diffusers, do not apply strong pressure to them.
Do not use a mosquito repellent sponge or solvent (fuel, thinner, etc.).
Cleaning the system sensors "Parktronic" on bumpers
Clean dirty sensors "1" with clean water or water with the addition of car shampoo from the "MB" company.
When using steam jets or high-pressure water jet cleaners, only clean the sensors briefly, maintaining a minimum distance of 10 cm between the nozzle outlet and the sensor.
To avoid scratching, do not use dry, rough or hard cloths, rub, scrape or apply pressure to the sensors.
Cleaning the cover of the "Distronic" system in the radiator grille
Clean the dirty cover "1" with clean water or water with the addition of car shampoo from the "MB" company.
To avoid scratching, do not use dry, rough or hard cloths, do not rub or scrape.
Glass washing
Car glass cleaner from "MB".
Clean the glass regularly with MB glass cleaner.
Also suitable for plastic diffusers.
"MB" windshield washer fluid (apply only to the outside)
It is used in case of heavy glass contamination, including oils and fats.
Do not use on plastic diffusers.
Note: Streaks on the windshield after an automatic car wash can be avoided by removing wax from the windshield and the rubber elements of the windshield wipers using MB car glass cleaner or MB glass cleaner.
Windscreen wiper blade
Clean the rubber element of the windshield wiper with a cloth and a solution of detergent, replace the rubber element once or twice a year.
Steering wheel, gear shift lever
Car shampoo from MB.
Wipe with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
Dashboard
Car shampoo from MB.
MB car glass cleaner with anti-fogging effect, neutral dishwashing detergent or neutral laundry detergent solution.
Wipe with a lint-free cloth dampened with warm solution. Do not use abrasives.
Plastic and rubber parts
Car shampoo from MB.
Automotive plastic cleaner from MB.
Do not use any other means, do not rub parts with oil or wax.
Drink holder
Do not treat the drink holder with chemical cleaners, but only with clean, warm water.
Note: For easier cleaning, the cup holder between the front seats can be pulled up when closed.
Car roof headliner
Cleaner for fabric upholstery from MB.
Clean with a brush, or in case of heavy soiling, use dry foam.
Seat belts
Cleaner for fabric upholstery from MB.
When cleaning the seat belt webbing, do not use chemical cleaners, but only clean, warm water and soap, do not dry at temperatures above 80°C or by direct exposure to sunlight, do not bleach or repaint the belts. This may affect their working condition.
Seat upholstery
Due to contact with dyed fur covers or clothing (for example, suede) the color of the seat upholstery may change. Such stains cannot be removed. By using a suitable lining, such changes in the color of the upholstery can be avoided.
Fabric upholstery of seats
Car shampoo by MB, fabric upholstery cleaner by MB, stain remover by MB.
Clean frequently with a brush and vacuum cleaner. In case of heavy soiling, clean with dry foam.
Leather upholstery of seats
Car shampoo from MB, fabric upholstery cleaner from MB.
Wipe the leather upholstery with a damp cloth and wipe dry. The back of the perforated leather should not be allowed to get wet. Therefore, it should be cleaned with special care.
A care product and as an anti-static agent.
Refrigerated box
Remove all melt water. Use only neutral household detergent to wash the cavity of the refrigeration box. Wipe dry after washing. Wipe the lid seal with a damp cloth, making sure that no water gets into the lid insulation.