Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual page 380

Information on using a high-pressure cleaner
& WARNING Risk of an accident when
using high-pressure cleaners 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 high-pressure cleaner with
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round-spray nozzles.
Have damaged tyres or chassis parts
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replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol‐
lowing when using a high-pressure cleaner:
The key is at a minimum distance of 3 m
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away from the vehicle. Otherwise the tailgate
could open unintentionally.
Maintain a distance of at least 30 cm to the
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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 70 cm
between the foil-covered parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around whilst cleaning. The water tempera‐
ture of the high-pressure cleaner must not
exceed 60°C.
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 high-pressure
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cleaner directly at sensitive parts, such as
tyres, gaps, electrical components, batteries,
light sources and ventilation slits.
Washing the vehicle by hand
* 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 bonnet.
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observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a 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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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using
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a soft car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
Carefully hose the vehicle off with water and
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dry using a chamois.
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( page 379).
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Notes on paintwork/matt finish paintwork
care
Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid
damaging the paintwork and interfering with the
driver assistance systems.
Paint
Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
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rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off
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afterwards.