Mercedes-Benz GLC : Cleaning and care / Notes on using a power washer
WARNING Risk of an accident when
using power washers with round-spray
nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this way may unexpectedly
fail.
Do not use a power washer
with roundspray
nozzles.
Have damaged tires or
chassis parts
replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the following
when using a power washer:
- The SmartKey is at a minimum distance of
10 ft (3 m) away from the vehicle. Otherwise
the tailgate could open unintentionally.
- Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in
(30 cm) to the vehicle.
- Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in
(70 cm) between the foil-covered parts of the
vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer.
Move the power washer nozzle around whilst
cleaning. The water temperature of the
power washer must not exceed 140°F
(60°C).
- Observe the information on the correct distance
in the equipment manufacturer's operating
instructions.
- Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer
directly at sensitive parts, e.g. tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, light sources
and ventilation slits.
WARNING Risk of accident due to
reduced braking effect after washing the
vehicle
The braking effect is reduced after washing
the vehicle.
After the vehicle has
been washed,
brake carefully while paying attention to
the traffic conditions until the braking
effect has been fully restored...
NOTE Engine damage due to water
ingress
Take care not to point
the water jet
directly towards the air inlet grille below
the hood.
Observe the legal requirements, e...
Other information:
DANGER Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion.
Always switch off the
engine before
opening the tailgate...
Requirements:
The ignition is switched on.
Multimedia system:
Settings
Assistance
Active Brake Assist
Select the desired setting.
The setting is retained when the drive system
is next started.
Deactivating Active Brake Assist
It is recommended that you always leave
Active Brake Assist activated...