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:
Overinflated tires
WARNING
Follow recommended tire inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can
adversely affect handling and ride comfort,
wear unevenly, increase stopping dista ...
Battery saver system
When all the following conditions are met
for 60 minutes, the battery saver system
will cut off the power supply to prevent
battery discharge.
► The ignition switch is in the ACC
positi ...
Radio controls
WARNING
Do not adjust the touch screen controls, or allow the system to distract the
driver, while the vehicle is moving. Driver distraction can lead to accidents, causing
serious injury o ...