Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe 2016, Owner'S Manual

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the side windows and soft top are closed
completely.
R
the blower is switched off
R
the windscreen wiper switch is at position
0
R
the 360° camera or the reversing camera is
switched off.
The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
!
If the key is within the rear detection range
of KEYLESS-GO, the following situations, for
example, could lead to the boot lid opening
unintentionally:
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using a car wash
R
using a high-pressure cleaner
Make sure that the key is at least 3 m away
from the vehicle.
!
Make sure that the automatic transmission
is in neutral position N when washing your
vehicle in a tow-through car wash. The vehicle
may otherwise be damaged.
R
Operating with the key:
Do not remove the key from the ignition
lock. Do not open the driver's door when
the engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position D or R the automatic transmission
will automatically switch to park position P
and block the wheels.
R
Operating with the Start/Stop button:
Do not open the driver's door when the
engine is switched off or at very low
speeds. Otherwise, when in transmission
position D or R the automatic transmission
will automatically switch to park position P
and block the wheels.
Observe the following to make sure that the
automatic transmission stays in neutral position
N:
Operating with the key and Start/Stop button:
X
Make sure that the ignition is switched on.
X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
Operating with the Start/Stop button only:
X
Engage parking position P.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock (
Y
page 133).
X
Insert the key into the ignition lock.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
Operating with the key and Start/Stop button:
X
Engage neutral N.
X
Release the brake pedal.
X
Release the electric parking brake, if neces-
sary.
X
Switch off the ignition and leave the key in the
ignition lock.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
If the vehicle is very dirty, wash off excess dirt
before cleaning the vehicle in an automatic car
wash.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off the
wax from the windscreen and the windscreen
wiper blades. This will prevent smears and
reduce wiping noises caused by residue on the
windscreen.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements for each indi-
vidual country.
X
Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
X
Use a soft sponge to clean.
X
Use a mild cleaning agent, such as a car
shampoo approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X
Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a gen-
tle jet of water.
X
Do not point the water jet directly towards the
air inlet.
X
Use plenty of water and rinse out the sponge
frequently.
X
Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
X
Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
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