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X Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge
frequently.
carefully after washing the vehicle until the
brakes have dried.
X Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
it thoroughly with a chamois.
X Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on
the paintwork.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
!
Never clean your vehicle in a Touchless
Automatic Car Wash as these use special
cleaning agents. These cleaning agents can Power washers
damage the paintwork or plastic parts.
G Warning!
If the vehicle is very dirty, pre-wash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
Do not use power washers with circular-jet
nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle, in
particular the tires. You could otherwise
damage the tires and cause an accident.
!
In car washes with a towing mechanism,
make sure that AUTOTRONIC is in
transmission position N, otherwise the
vehicle could be damaged.
! Keep the distance between the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer at
!
Make sure that the side windows are
completely closed, that the ventilation/
heating is switched off and that the
windshield wiper switch is set to 0.
Otherwise, the rain/light sensor could be
activated, triggering unintended wiper
movements. This can cause damage to the
vehicle.
11.8
in (30 cm). Information about the
correct distance is available from the
equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
Rtires
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windshield and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the
windshield.
Rdoor joint
Relectrical components
Rbattery
Rconnectors
Rlights
Washing by hand
Rseals
Rtrim elements
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as
soon as possible when driving in winter.
Rventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
Also, clean the insides of the wheels when
washing the underbody of the vehicle.
X Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
Cleaning the wheels
X Use a soft car sponge for cleaning.
X Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo.
! Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
X Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water ! Do not park the vehicle for an extended
jet.
X Do not point the water jet directly at the air
inlets.
period right after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz GLK350, Mercedes-Benz X204 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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