Mercedes-Benz GLC, Operator'S Manual

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available engine and care oils are suitable for
this.
For heavier soiling, you can apply a fine paint-
work polish with a microfiber cloth. Remove
the excess polish residue after polishing.
Impurities combined with the effects of road grit
and corrosive environmental factors may cause
flash rust to form on the surface. You can
restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by
cleaning it regularly, especially in winter and
after washing.
X
Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
H
Environmental note
Dispose of rags soaked in oil and grease in an
environmentally responsible manner.
!
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 rust on the ball, e.g. with a wire
brush.
X
Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or a
brush.
X
After cleaning, lightly oil or grease the ball
coupling.
X
Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is
working properly.
You can also have the maintenance work on the
ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop.
Interior care
Cleaning the display
!
For cleaning, do not use any of the following:
R
alcohol-based thinner or gasoline
R
abrasive cleaning agents
R
commercially-available household cleaning
agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface when
cleaning. This could lead to irreparable dam-
age 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 microfiber cloth and TFT/LCD
display cleaner.
X
Dry the display surface using a dry microfiber
cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
G
WARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing
solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. As a result, plastic parts may
come loose in the event of air bag deploy-
ment. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
!
Never attach the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
R
stickers
R
films
R
perfume oil container or similar
You could otherwise damage the plastic.
!
Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or
sunscreen to come into contact with the plas-
tic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of
the surfaces.
X
Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
X
Heavy soiling: use care and cleaning prod-
ucts recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change color temporarily.
Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning the steering wheel and selec-
tor lever
X
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use
leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
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