Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Cleaning the wheels - Exterior care - Care - Maintenance and care - Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GL-Class: Cleaning the wheels

to remove brake dust. This could damage Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust. This could damage wheel bolts and brake components.

period straight after cleaning it, particularly Do not park the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause increased corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads/linings. For this reason, you should drive for a few minutes after cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and the brake pads/linings, thus drying them.

The vehicle can then be parked.

    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. ...

    Cleaning the paintwork
    Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate care cannot always be completely repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an ...

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    Illuminates briefly as a bulb check when the ignition is switched on. If the lamp remains on or illuminates while driving, there is a fault with the ABS system. Drive with care, avoiding heavy br ...

    Windshield wiper and washer switch
    WARNING In freezing temperatures the washer solution may freeze on the window and obscure your vision which may lead to an accident. Warm the window with the defroster before you wash the w ...