Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 336

Care
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Cleaning the mirror turn signals
!
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses. Unsuitable
cleaning agents or cleaning cloths could
scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the
mirror turn signals.
Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn sig-
X
nals in the exterior mirror housing using a wet
sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g.
Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning
cloths.
Cleaning the side running board
!
Do not clean the aluminum inserts of the
side running board with alkaline or acidic
cleaners, such as wheel cleaner. Do not use
acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust.
The aluminum inserts could otherwise be
damaged.
Cleaning the sensors
!
If you clean the sensors with a power
washer, make sure that you keep 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 equipment manufacturer.
Clean sensors : of the driving systems with
X
water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
Cleaning the rear view camera and 360°
camera
!
Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the rear view camera or 360° camera
with a power washer.
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
X
the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition
lock.
Open the camera cover for cleaning via the
X
multimedia system (see Digital Operator's
Manual).
To clean the camera: use clean water and a
X
soft cloth to clean the camera lens :.
360° camera: if you drive at speeds above
20 mph (30 km/h) or with the SmartKey in posi-
tion u or 1 in the ignition lock, the cover of
the 360° camera closes.
Cleaning the exhaust pipe
G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
!
Vehicles with black exhaust pipes: black
chromed screens should not be polished with
a chrome polish. They will otherwise lose their
black shine. For optimal care, the screens
should be rubbed with a lightly oiled cloth
after every car wash. Commercially available
engine and care oils are suitable for this.