Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2023 Owners Manual / Maintenance and care / Cleaning and care / Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork care

Mercedes-Benz GLC : Cleaning and care / 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.
  • Bird droppings: soak with water and rinse off afterwards.
  • Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter fluid.
  • Coolant and brake fluid: remove with a damp cloth and clean water.
  • Tar stains: use tar remover.
  • Wax: use silicone remover.
  • Do not attach stickers, films or similar materials.
  • Remove dirt immediately, where possible.

Matte finish

  • Only use care products approved for Mercedes-Benz.
  • Do not polish the vehicle and alloy wheels.
  • Only use car washes that correspond to the latest engineering standards.
  • Do not use car wash programs with a final hot wax treatment.
  • Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or polishing products, gloss preservers, e.g. wax.
  • Always have paintwork repairs carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.

    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...

    Notes on cleaning decorative foils

    Observe the notes on matte finish care in the chapter "Notes on paintwork/matte finish paintwork care". They also apply to matte decorative foils. Observe the notes on cleaning decorative foils to avoid vehicle damage...

    Other information:

    Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Securing systems for child restraint systems in the vehicle


    Only use the following securing systems for child restraint systems: The LATCH-type (ISOFIX) securing rings The vehicle's seat belt system The Top Tether anchorages Installing a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child restraint system is preferred. Simply attaching to the securing rings on the vehicle can reduce the risk of installing the child restraint system incorrectly...

    Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Overview of the tie-down eyes. Overview of bag hooks


    Overview of the tie-down eyes Observe the notes on loading the vehicle. Tie-down eyes Overview of bag hooks WARNING Risk of injury when using bag hooks with heavy objects The bag hooks cannot restrain heavy objects or items of luggage. Objects or items of luggage may be flung around and hit vehicle occupants...

    Categories

    Overview of airbags

    Mercedes-Benz GLC. Overview of airbags

    Mercedes-Benz GLC. Overview of airbags Driver's knee airbag

    Mercedes-Benz GLC. Overview of airbags Driver's airbag

    read more

     
    Copyright © 2023 www.meglc.net