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 do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
•► Use a soft car sponge for cleaning.
•► Use a gentle cleaning agent, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz approved car shampoo.
•► Wash down the vehicle with a gentle water jet.
•► Do not point the water jet directly at the air inlets.
•► Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge frequently.
•► Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry it thoroughly with a chamois.
•► Do not allow the cleaning agent to dry on the paintwork.
See also:
Exterior & Styling
A number of the GLK350's competitors, like the XC60 and Infiniti EX35, have
sleek exterior styling that favors smooth lines over right angles. The Mercedes,
meanwhile, maintains the traditional up ...
Displaying the range and current fuel consumption
Press the or
button on the steering wheel to
select the Trip menu.
Press the or
button to select current fuel consumption
and approximate range.
Current fuel consumption
A ...
Activating/deactivating air-recirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle
from outside. The air already inside the
vehicle will then be recirculated.
The operation of air-recirculat ...
