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.
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See also:
DEF
Important safety notes
For BlueTEC vehicles only.
DEF is a non-flammable, non-toxic, colorless,
odorless and water-soluble fluid.
Only use DEF that complies with
ISO 22241. Do not add any ...
Information about driving abroad
Converting to symmetrical low beam
when driving abroad: switch the headlamps
to symmetrical low beam in countries in
which traffic drives on the opposite side of the
road to the country where the ...
Selecting valet mode
Valet mode allows the vehicle to be locked by a parking attendant, without giving
access to the loadspace. Valet mode also prevents operation of the touch screen,
to prevent access to telephone nu ...
