Mercedes-Benz G Series Operator's Manual page 337

% In car washes with a conveyor system: if you
leave the vehicle while it is being washed,
make sure the SmartKey is located in the
vehicle. The park position B is otherwise
automatically engaged.
% 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:
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.
Observe the information on the correct dis‐
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tance in the equipment manufacturer's oper‐
ating instructions.
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.
Maintenance and care 335
Washing the vehicle by hand
* NOTE Damage to the wheel arch flares
and bumpers if used as a step
The wheel arch flares and bumpers can be
damaged or become detached from the vehi‐
cle if you use them as a step.
Only use the two steps indicated on the
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rear bumper.
* 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.
Requirements:
Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a
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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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