Care - Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GT Owner's Manual

matically to parking position P and locks the
wheels if the driver's or front-passenger door
is opened and the engine is switched off. This
may damage the vehicle, the transmission or
the car wash.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehicle
in an automatic car wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe wax off
the windscreen and the wiper blades. This will
prevent smears and reduce wiping noises
caused by residue on the windscreen.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country.
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
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vehicle in direct sunlight.
Use a soft sponge to clean.
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Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
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shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
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tle jet of water.
Do not point the water jet directly towards the
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air inlet.
Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
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frequently.
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
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thoroughly with a chamois.
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
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work.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
High-pressure cleaner
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WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind-
ers) can cause damage not visible from the
outside to tyres or chassis components. Com-
ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam-
aged tyres or chassis components replaced
immediately.
!
Always maintain a distance of at least 30 cm
between the vehicle and the high-pressure
cleaner nozzle. Information about the correct
distance is available from the equipment
manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
tyres
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door gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
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electrical components
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battery
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plug connectors
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lamps
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seals
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trim elements
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ventilation slots
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Damage to seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
!
Vehicles with decorative film: parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative film.
Maintain a distance of at least 70 cm between
the parts of the vehicle covered with the film
and the nozzle of the high pressure cleaner.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around whilst cleaning.
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If the key is within the rear detection range
of KEYLESS-GO, the following situations, for
example, could lead to the unintentional
opening of the tailgate:
using a car wash
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using a high-pressure cleaner
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Make sure that the key is at least 3 m away
from the vehicle.
Cleaning the paintwork
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Do not affix:
stickers
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films
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magnetic plates or similar items
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to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.

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