Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 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...

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Overview of climate control systems

Notes on climate control An interior air filter in combination with the prefilter in the engine compartment must always be used so that the air conditioning system, pollution level monitoring and the air filtration work correctly. Make sure that the filter is installed correctly and the filter housing in the engine compartment is closed correctly using the cap and always tightly sealed when in operation...

Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Air vents

Adjusting the front air vents WARNING Risk of burns and frostbite due to being too close to the air vents Very hot or very cold air can flow from the air vents. Make sure that all vehicle occupants always maintain a sufficient distance from the air vents...

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 .