Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Cleaning the wheels - Exterior care - Care - Maintenance and care - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Cleaning the wheels

damage wheel bolts and brake components. Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products to remove brake dust. This could damage wheel bolts and brake components.

particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners Do not park the vehicle for an extended period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause increased corrosion of the brake discs and brake pads/linings. For this reason, you should drive for a few minutes after cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and the brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The vehicle can then be parked.

    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. Alw ...

    Cleaning the paintwork
    Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by corrosion and damage caused by inadequate care cannot always be completely repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an ...

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    Average fuel consumption
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    Fuse box in the engine compartment
    Make sure that the windshield wipers are turned off. WARNING Make sure that the windshield wipers are switched off and that the SmartKey is removed from the ignition lock before you open ...