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:
Using winter tires
M+S (mud and snow) marking on the tire sidewall indicates an 'all season' tire
designed for use all year round, including cold temperatures, snow and ice.
This symbol identifies dedicated ...
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models and all standard and optional
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Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
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