Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Washing by hand
Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as soon as possible when driving in winter.
Also, clean the insides of the wheels when washing the underbody of the vehicle.
► Do not use hot water and do not wash
the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
► Use a soft car sponge for cleaning.
► Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo.
► Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water
jet.
► Do not point the water jet directly at the
air
inlets.
► Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge
frequently.
► Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
it thoroughly with a chamois.
► Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on
the paintwork.
Automatic car wash
WARNING
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing
the vehicle. This could cause an accident. For
this reason, you must drive particularly
carefully after washing the vehicle until th ...
Power washers
WARNING
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.
...
See also:
Rapid air pressure loss
Rapid air pressure loss or a “blow-out” can
occur if the tire is punctured or is damaged
due to hitting a curb or pothole. Rapid air
pressure loss can also be caused by
driving on under-in ...
Lockout Protection
If the driver side power door lock switch is pressed when the driver door is
open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver
door will unlock.
If the passenger s ...
Seats
WARNING
► Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the
seatback is reclined. This can be dangerous.
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. In an accident, you
could be thrown ...
