Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLC, Operator'S Manual

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trim
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ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
! If the SmartKey is within the rear detec-
tion range of KEYLESS-GO, the following
situations, for example, could lead to the
unintentional opening of the trunk:
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using a car wash
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using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle.
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If the SmartKey is within the rear detec-
tion range of KEYLESS-GO, the following
situations, for example, could lead to the
unintentional opening of the tailgate:
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using a car wash
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using a power washer
Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 3 m
away from the vehicle.
! Edition 1 special model: parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.
Maintain a distance of at least 70 cm
between the foil-wrapped parts of the vehi-
cle and the nozzle of the power washer.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufac-
turer.
Move the power washer nozzle around
when cleaning your vehicle.
Cleaning the paintwork
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Do not affix:
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stickers
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films
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magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
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Remove dirt immediately, where possible,
while avoiding rubbing too hard.
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Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
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Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards.
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Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
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Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
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Use silicone remover to remove wax.
If water no longer forms "beads" on the paint
surface, use the paint care products recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
This is the case approximately every three to
five months, depending on the climate con-
ditions and the care product used.
If dirt has penetrated the paint surface or if
the paint has become dull, the paint cleaner
recommended 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.
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Use a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MB
Touch-Up Stick, to repair slight damage to
the paintwork quickly and provisionally.
Matte finish care
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Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing causes the finish to
shine.
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The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matte
effect:
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strong rubbing of the paintwork with
unsuitable materials
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frequent use of automatic car washes
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washing the vehicle in direct sunlight
! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol-
ishing products, or gloss preserver, e.g.
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