Mercedes-Benz GLC 200 4MATIC, Owner'S Manual

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Windows
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Clean the windows inside and outside with a
damp cloth and with a cleaning agent recom-
mended for Mercedes-Benz.
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Do not use dry cloths or abrasive or solvent-
based cleaning agents to clean the insides of
windows.
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After changing the wiper blades or treating
the vehicle with wax, clean the windscreen
thoroughly with cleaning agents recommen-
ded for Mercedes-Benz. Failure to observe the
application instructions may result in damage,
smear marks or dazzling spots.
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Remove external fogging or dirt on the wind-
screen in front of the multifunction camera.
Otherwise, driving systems and driving safety
systems may be impaired or unavailable
(
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page 237).
Wiper blades
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Move the wiper arms into the replacement
position (
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page 154).
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With the wiper arms folded out, clean the
wiper blades with a damp cloth.
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Make sure that the wiper blades are coated.
The coating may leave residue on a cloth. Do
not rub the wiper blades excessively or clean
them too often.
Exterior lighting
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Clean the lenses with a wet sponge and mild
cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).
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Use only cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Vehicle socket (high-voltage battery)
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Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the
vehicle socket.
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Do not use high-pressure cleaners or cleaning
agents such as soap.
Sensors
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Clean the sensors in the front and rear bump-
ers with a soft cloth and car shampoo
(
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page 237).
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When using a high-pressure cleaner, maintain
a minimum distance of 30 cm.
Running boards
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Use water and acid-free cleaning agents.
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Do not clean the aluminium trim inserts of the
running board with alkaline or acidic cleaning
agents such as wheel cleaners. Do not use
acidic alloy wheel cleaners to remove brake
dust. The aluminium trim inserts could other-
wise be damaged.
Reversing camera and 360° camera
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Open the camera cover with the multimedia
system (
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page 296).
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Use clean water and a soft cloth to clean the
camera lens.
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Do not use a high-pressure cleaner.
Trailer hitch
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Observe the notes on care in the trailer hitch
manufacturer's operator manual.
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Do not clean the ball neck with a high-pres-
sure cleaner or solvent.
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Remove traces of rust on the ball (e.g. using a
wire brush).
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Remove dirt with a lint-free cloth.
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After cleaning, lightly oil or grease the ball
head.
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