Mercedes-Benz GLC Series Operator's Manual page 291

In automatic car washes with conveyor sys‐
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tems:
Neutral i is engaged.
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If you would like to leave the vehicle while
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it is being washed, make sure the Smart‐
Key is located in the vehicle. The park
position j is otherwise automatically
engaged.
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If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper
noise.
Notes on using a power washer
& WARNING Risk of an accident when
using power washers with round-spray
nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this way may unex‐
pectedly fail.
Do not use a power washer with round-
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spray nozzles.
Have damaged tires or chassis parts
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replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol‐
lowing when using a power washer:
The SmartKey is at a minimum distance of
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10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise
the tailgate could open unintentionally.
Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in
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(30 cm) to the vehicle.
Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
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vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in
(70 cm) between the foil-covered parts of the
vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer.
Move the power washer nozzle around whilst
cleaning. The water temperature of the
power washer must not exceed 140°F
(60°C).
Observe the information on the correct dis‐
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tance in the equipment manufacturer's oper‐
ating instructions.
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Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer
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directly at sensitive parts, e.g. tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, light sour‐
ces and ventilation slits.
Washing the vehicle by hand
* NOTE Engine damage due to water
ingress
Take care not to point the water jet
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directly towards the air inlet grille below
the hood.
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.