Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Notes on care of car parts
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WARNING Risk of entrapment if the wind-
shield wipers are switched on while the
windshield is being cleaned
If the windshield wipers are set in motion
while you are cleaning the windshield or wiper
blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm.
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Always switch off the windshield wipers
and the vehicle before cleaning the wind-
shield or wiper blades.
To avoid damage to the vehicle, observe the notes
on cleaning and care of the following car parts:
Wheels and rims
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Use water and acid-free alloy wheel cleaners.
R
Do not use acidic alloy wheel cleaners to
remove brake dust. This could damage wheel
bolts and brake components.
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To avoid corrosion of the brake disks and
brakepads, drive the vehicle for a few minutes
after cleaning before parking it. The brake
disks and brakepads warm up and dry out.
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 inside of
windows.
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After changing the wiper blades or treating
the vehicle with wax, clean the windshield
thoroughly with cleaning agents recommen-
ded for Mercedes-Benz. Failure to observe the
application instructions may result in damage,
smear marks or glare.
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Remove external fogging or dirt on the wind-
shield in front of the multifunction camera.
Otherwise, driving systems and driving safety
systems may be impaired or not available
(
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page 211).
Wiper blades
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Move the wiper arms into the replacement
position (
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page 158).
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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 can leave residues 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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Only use cleaning agents or cleaning cloths
that are suitable for plastic lenses.
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 211).
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When using a power washer, maintain a mini-
mum distance of 11.8 in (30 cm).
Running boards
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Use water and acid-free cleaning agents.
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Do not clean the aluminum 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 aluminum trim inserts could other-
wise be damaged.
350 Maintenance and care