Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2023 Owners Manual / Maintenance and care / Cleaning and care / Washing the vehicle by hand

Mercedes-Benz GLC : Cleaning and care / 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.g. in a number of countries, washing by hand is only permitted in specially designated wash bays.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Washing the vehicle by hand Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Washing the vehicle by hand Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using a soft car sponge. When doing so, do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Washing the vehicle by hand Carefully hose the vehicle off with water and dry using a chamois.

Observe the notes on the care of vehicle parts.

Notes on using a power washer

WARNING Risk of an accident when using power washers with round-spray nozzles The water jet can cause externally invisible damage. Components damaged in this way may unexpectedly fail...

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...

Other information:

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Activating or deactivating the child safety lock for the rear doors

WARNING Risk of accident and injury due to children left unattended in the vehicle If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could, in particular: open doors, thereby endangering other persons or road users. get out and be struck by oncoming traffic...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Replacing the rear window wiper blade

WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the windshield wipers are switched on while wiper blades are being replaced If the windshield wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm. Always switch off the windshield wipers and the ignition before changing the wiper blades...

Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Unlocking/opening the doors from the inside To unlock and open a front door: pull door handle .