Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Power washers
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.
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, ...
See also:
Cargo net
Cargo net mounted in rear position
Your vehicle can be equipped with a cargo net
made of strong nylon fabric that helps prevent
objects in the cargo area from moving forward
into the passenge ...
Cleaning exterior
In order to maintain the appearance of your
vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, wash your vehicle
as soon as you can:
- after a rainfall to preven ...
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples show
a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
Passenger (P&-Metric) Tire Example
(A) Tire ...
