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:
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
The instrument panel brightness knob is located on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering column.
(Instrument Panel Brightness): Push
the knob in all the way until it extends out and ...
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the storage compartment on
the driver side, at the rear of the vehicle.
1. Press down on the latch tab and pull the cover off to access the stora ...
Brake Assist
This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping
or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the
stability system hydraulic brake ...
