Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Owner'S Manual

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Fold the wiper arms away from the wind-
screen.
X
Clean the wiper blades carefully using a
damp cloth.
X
Fold the windscreen wipers back again
before switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the headlamps
! Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths which are suitable for plastic head-
lamp lenses. Unsuitable cleaning agents or
cleaning cloths could scratch or damage
the plastic headlamp lenses.
X
Clean the headlamp lenses with a damp
sponge and a mild cleaning agent, e.g.
Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning
cloths.
Cleaning the trailer coupling
H
Environmental note
Dispose of oily and greasy cloths in an envi-
ronmentally-responsible manner.
! Do not clean the ball coupling with a high-
pressure cleaner. Do not use solvents.
! Please note the care instructions in the
trailer coupling manufacturer's operating
instructions.
The ball coupling must be cleaned if it
becomes dirty or corroded.
X
Remove any rust using a wire brush.
X
Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or
a brush.
X
After cleaning, lightly oil or grease the fol-
lowing:
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on trailer ball couplings: the ball
R
on hook-type trailer tow hitches: the
inside of the hook and the moving parts
X Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is
working properly.
i Maintenance of the ball coupling, hook
and trailer tow hitch can also be performed
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Interior care
Cleaning the display
! For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-
lowing:
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alcohol-based thinner or petrol
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abrasive cleaning agents
R
commercially-available household clean-
ing agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface
when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara-
ble damage to the display.
X
Before cleaning the display, make sure that
it is switched off and has cooled down.
X
Clean the display surface using a commer-
cially available microfibre cloth and TFT/
LCD display cleaner.
X
Dry the display surface using a dry micro-
fibre cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
G
WARNING
When cleaning the steering wheel boss and
dashboard, do not use cockpit sprays or
cleaning agents containing solvents. Cleaning
agents containing solvents cause the surface
to become porous, and as a result plastic
parts may break away and be thrown around
the interior when an airbag is deployed, which
may result in severe injuries.
! Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
R
stickers
R
films
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scented oil bottles or similar items
You could otherwise damage the plastic.
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Care
Maintenance and care