Mercedes-Benz 2010 GLK-Class Operator's Manual page 256

Vehicle care
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which can be caused by residual wax on the
windshield.
Ornamental moldings
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For regular cleaning and care of ornamental
moldings, use a damp cloth.
! Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental
moldings. Although ornamental moldings
may have chrome appearance, they could
be made of anodized aluminum that will be
damaged when cleaned with chrome
cleaner. Instead, use a damp cloth to clean
those ornamental moldings.
For very dirty ornamental moldings of
which you are sure are chrome-plated, use
a chrome cleaner. If in doubt whether an
ornamental molding is chrome-plated,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps,
side markers, turn signal lenses
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Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,
with plenty of water.
! Only use window cleaning solutions that
are suitable for plastic lamp lenses.
Window cleaning solutions which are not
suitable may damage the plastic lamp
lenses of the headlamps. Therefore, do not
use abrasives, solvents or cleaners that
contain solvents.
Cleaning the driving system sensors
To clean the bumper area near driving system
sensors : observe the following:
Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as
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Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo,
with plenty of water.
Use a soft, non-scratching cloth.
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! If you use a power washer to clean the
sensor covers, observe the following:
Follow the instructions provided by the
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power washer manufacturer.
Maintain a distance between the sensor
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covers and the nozzle of the power
washer.
Cleaning the rear view camera lens