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:
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (i ...
Cockpit
Cruise control lever
Instrument cluster
Horn
PARKTRONIC warning display
Overhead control panel
Operates the climate control system
Ignition lock
Start/Stop button
Adjusts the stee ...
Braking
Braking
The distance needed to bring any vehicle to a halt increases with the speed of
the vehicle. The braking distance needed, for example, at 60 km/h (37 mph) will
be approximately 4 times gr ...
