Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 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.
Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. 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:
• tires
• door gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
• electrical components
• battery
• connectors
• lights
• seals
• trim elements
• ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can lead to leaks or failures.
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 wat ...
Cleaning the wheels
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, ...
See also:
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Dinghy Towing
Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground,
the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not ...
Tire tread
WARNING
Although the applicable federal motor vehicle
safety laws consider a tire to be worn when
the tread wear indicators (TWI) become
visible at approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), we r ...
Cleaning the plastic trim
WARNING
When cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays or
cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning
agents containing solvents cause the surface
to ...
