Mercedes-Benz G 550 2021, Operator'S Manual

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minutes after cleaning before parking it. The
brake discs and brake pads warm up and dry
out.
Windows
R
Clean windows inside and outside with a
damp cloth and with a cleaning agent recom‐
mended for Mercedes-Benz.
R
Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-
based cleaning agents to clean the inside of
windows.
Wiper blades
R
Fold out the wiper blades and clean them
using a damp cloth.
R
Fold wiper arm away from the rear window
(
/
page 111).
R
Do not clean the wiper blades too often.
Exterior lighting
R
Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild
cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
R
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Sensors
R
Clean the sensors in the front and rear
bumpers with a soft cloth and car shampoo
(
/
page 155).
R
When using a power washer, maintain a mini‐
mum distance of 11.8 in (30 cm).
Running boards
R
Use water and acid-free cleaning agents.
R
Do not clean the aluminum trim insert of the
running board with alkaline or acidic cleaning
agents such as wheel cleaners. Do not use
acidic wheel cleaners to remove brake dust.
The aluminum trim inserts could otherwise
be damaged.
Rear view camera and surround view camera
R
Open the camera cover with the multimedia
system (
/
page 180).
R
Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the
camera lens.
R
Do not use a power washer.
Tailpipes
R
Clean with a cleaning agent recommended
for Mercedes-Benz, especially in the winter
and after washing the vehicle.
R
Do not use acidic cleaning agents.
Trailer hitch
R
Remove traces of rust on the ball, e.g. with a
wire brush.
R
Remove dirt with a lint-free cloth.
R
After cleaning, oil or grease the ball head
lightly.
R
Observe the notes on care in the trailer hitch
manufacturer's operating instructions.
R
Do not clean the ball neck with a power
washer or solvent.
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