Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 2002, Operating Instructions Manual

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components Care product Care Notes
Paintwork and paint-
ed attachments Gloss preserver
Polish
Paintwork cleaner
Polishing wad
Touch-up stick
Spray can
Polishing paste
Protects the paint and maintains its shine.
For heavy dirt and to remove minor
scratches on varnished wooden compo-
nents.
Cleans ageing or weathered paintwork.
For temporary touching up of minor paint-
work damage.
Polishes very dirty or weathered paint-
work and polishes out minor scratches.
Do not use any care products in direct
sunlight or if the bonnet is warm.
Keep care products away from unpaint-
ed attachments (e.g. door handles or
seals). This will prevent stains.
Have the vehicle checked regularly for
minor paintwork damage at a specialist
workshop or a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Light-alloy wheels Car shampoo
Cleaning agent for
light-alloy wheels
Clean light-alloy wheels weekly using a
soft sponge and warm water.
Remove stubborn dirt (grease, oil, brake
dust) using a soft cloth and petroleum
ether.
Only use cleaning agents. Acidic or alka-
line cleaning agents may cause the
wheel bolts or the retainer springs of the
balance weights to rust. Do not use
abrasive cleaners.