Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Maintenance and care / Cleaning and care / Washing the vehicle by hand

Mercedes-Benz GLC : Cleaning and care / Washing the vehicle by hand

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.g. in a number of countries, washing by hand is only permitted in specially designated wash bays.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Washing the vehicle by hand Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Washing the vehicle by hand Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using a soft car sponge. When doing so, do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Washing the vehicle by hand Carefully hose the vehicle off with water and dry using a chamois.

Observe the notes on the care of vehicle parts.

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...

Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork care

Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid damaging the paintwork. Paint Insect remains: soak with insect remover and rinse off the treated areas afterwards...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Vehicle towing instructions

The vehicle is not suitable for the use of tow bar systems that are used for flat towing or dinghy towing, for example. Attaching and using tow bar systems can lead to damage on the vehicle. When you are towing a vehicle with tow bar systems, safe driving characteristics cannot be guaranteed for the towing vehicle or the towed vehicle...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Tire pressure monitoring system

Function of the tire pressure monitoring system DANGER Risk of accident due to incorrect tire pressure Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and then inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label...

Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside To unlock and open a front door: pull door handle .