Operation
Vehicle care
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Vehicle care
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
While in operation, even while parked, your
vehicle is subjected to varying external in-
fluences which, if gone unchecked, can at-
tack the paintwork as well as the
Frequent washing reduces and/or
eliminates the aggressiveness and
potency of the above adverse influences.
Regular and proper care will help to
maintain the value of your vehicle. The
best way to protect your vehicle from
harmful environmental influences is to
wash it and use protective treatments
regularly.
More frequent washings are necessary to
deal with unfavorable conditions:
underbody and cause lasting damage.
Such damage is caused not only by
extreme and varying climatic conditions,
but also by:
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near the ocean
in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust
emissions)
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Air pollution
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during winter operation
Road salt
You should check your vehicle from time to
time for stone chipping or other damage.
Any damage should be repaired as soon as
possible to prevent corrosion.
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 windows when cleaning the inside.
Tar
Gravel and stone chipping
To avoid paint damage, you should
immediately remove:
In doing so, do not neglect the underbody
of the vehicle. A prerequisite for a thor-
ough check is a washing of the underbody
followed by a thorough inspection. Dam-
aged areas need to be re-undercoated.
Never use fluids or solvents that are not de-
signed for cleaning your vehicle.
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Grease and oil
Fuel
Always lock away cleaning products and
keep them out of reach of children.
Coolant
Brake fluid
Bird droppings
Insects
Tree resins, etc.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GL320 CDI, Mercedes-Benz GL450, Mercedes-Benz X164 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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