Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Power washers - Exterior care - Care - Maintenance and care - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Power washers

WARNING WARNING

Do not use power washers with circular-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle, in particular the tires. You could otherwise damage the tires and cause an accident.

and the power washer nozzle. Information about the correct distance is available Always maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the power washer nozzle. Information about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufacturer.

Move the power washer nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle.

Do not aim directly at any of the following:

  • tires
  • door gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
  • electrical components
  • battery
  • connectors
  • lights
  • seals
  • trim elements
  • ventilation slots

Damaged seals or electrical components can lead to leaks or failures.

    Washing by hand
    Carefully remove all deposits of road salt as soon as possible when driving in winter. Also, clean the insides of the wheels when washing the underbody of the vehicle. Do not use hot water and ...

    Cleaning the wheels
    Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust. This could damage wheel bolts and brake components. Do not park the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it, ...

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    Tailgate
    The tailgate will lock when you lock the driver’s door with the key, the remote transmitter, the master door lock switch, or the lock tab on the driver’s door. To unlock the tailgate, tur ...

    Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, And Back-Up Lamp
    1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the screws that fasten the taillamp housing to the vehicle. 3. Pull the taillamp housing straight back to separate it from the vehicle. 4. Disconnect the elect ...

    Storing wheels
    Store wheels that are not being used in a cool, dry and preferably dark place. Protect the tires from oil, grease, gasoline and diesel. ...