Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual page 370

minutes after cleaning before parking it. The
brake discs and brake pads warm up and dry
out.
Windows
Clean windows inside and outside with a
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damp cloth and with a cleaning agent recom‐
mended for Mercedes-Benz.
Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-
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based cleaning agents to clean the inside of
windows.
Wiper blades
Fold out the wiper blades and clean them
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using a damp cloth.
Fold wiper arm away from the rear window
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( page 117).
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Do not clean the wiper blades too often.
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Exterior lighting
Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild
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cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
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that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Sensors
Clean the sensors in the front and rear
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bumpers with a soft cloth and car shampoo
( page 168).
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When using a high-pressure cleaner, maintain
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a minimum distance of 30 cm.
Running boards
Use water and acid-free cleaning agents.
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Do not clean the aluminium trim insert of the
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running board with alkaline or acidic cleaning
agents such as wheel cleaners. Do not use
acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust.
The aluminium trim inserts could otherwise
be damaged.
Reversing camera and 360° Camera
Open the camera cover with the multimedia
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system ( page 196).
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Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the
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camera lens.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner.
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Tailpipes
Clean with a cleaning agent recommended
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for Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter
and after washing the vehicle.
Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
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Trailer hitch
Remove traces of rust on the ball, e.g. with a
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wire brush.
Remove dirt with a lint-free cloth.
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After cleaning, oil or grease the ball head
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lightly.
Observe the notes on care in the trailer hitch
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manufacturer's operating instructions.
Do not clean the ball neck with a high-pres‐
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sure cleaner or solvent.