Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Operator's Manual page 236

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Po er ashers
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WARNING
The water et from a circular et nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular et
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
!
Always maintain a distance of at least
11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the
power washer nozzle. Information about the
correct distance is available from the equip-
ment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
Tires
R
Door gaps, roof gaps, oints, etc.
R
Electrical components
R
Battery
R
Connectors
R
Lamps
R
Seals
R
Trim
R
entilation slots
R
Damaged seals or electrical components can
lead to leaks or failures.
!
ehicles with decorative film: parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative film.
Maintain a distance of at least 27. in (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 power washer nozzle around when
cleaning your vehicle.
!
If the Smart ey is within the rear detection
range of EYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the uninten-
tional opening of the tailgate:
using a car wash
R
using a power washer
R
Make sure that the Smart ey is at least 10 ft
(3 m) away from the vehicle.
leanin the aint or
!
Do not affix:
stickers
R
films
R
magnetic plates or similar items
R
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
X
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
Soak insect remains with insect remover and
X
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off
X
the treated areas afterwards.
Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
X
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X
Use silicone remover to remove wax.
X
If water no longer forms beads on the paint
surface, use the paint care products recommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz. This is the
case approximately every three to five months,
depending on the climate conditions and the
care product used.
If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if the
paint has become dull, the paint cleaner recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz
should be used.
Do not use these care products in the sun or on
the hood while the hood is hot.
Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB Touch-
X
Up Stick, to repair slight damage to the paint-
work quickly and provisionally.
atte finish care
!
Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to shine.