Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual page 313

Do not point the nozzle of the power washer
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directly at sensitive parts such as tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, light sour‐
ces and ventilation slots.
Washing the vehicle by hand
Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number
of countries, washing by hand is only permitted
in specially designated wash bays.
Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using
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a soft car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
Carefully hose the vehicle off with water and
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dry using a chamois. Take care not to point
the water jet directly towards the air inlet
grille below the hood.
Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork
care
Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid
damaging the paintwork and interfering with the
driver assistance systems.
Paint
Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
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rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off
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afterwards.
Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
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rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro‐
leum ether or lighter fluid.
Coolant and brake fluid: remove with a damp
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cloth and clean water.
Tar stains: use tar remover.
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Wax: use silicone remover.
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Do not attach stickers, films or similar mate‐
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rials. Only have film attached to the bumper
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Remove dirt immediately, where possible.
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Matte finish
Only use care products approved for
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Mercedes-Benz.
Do not attach stickers, films or similar mate‐
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rials. Only have film attached to the bumper
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Maintenance and care 311
Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels.
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Only use car washes that correspond to the
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latest engineering standards.
Do not use car wash programs with a final
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hot wax treatment.
Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polish‐
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ing products, gloss preservers, e.g. wax.
In the event of paintwork damage:
Always have paintwork repairs carried out at
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a qualified specialist workshop.
Make sure the radar sensors function
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( page 182).
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Notes on cleaning decorative foils
Observe the notes on matte finish care in the
chapter "Notes on paintwork/matte finish paint‐
work care" ( page 311). They also apply to
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matte decorative foils.
Observe the notes on cleaning decorative foils to
avoid vehicle damage.