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Fold down the mud flaps.
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Observe the notes on cleaning after driving
off-road or on construction sites.
Cleaning after driving off-road or on
construction sites
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Only direct the compressed-air, steam or
water jet towards the radiator surface in a
vertical direction. Ensure that the radiator fins
are not damaged. Remove any dirt from the
radiator fins. Damaged or dirty radiator fins
can cause the engine to overheat. If there is a
loss of coolant or damage to the cooling and
heating system, have it checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
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When using a high-pressure cleaner, keep a
minimum distance of approximately 30 cm
between the high pressure nozzle and the
vehicle parts. Do not use a high-pressure
cleaner with a round jet nozzle. Parts of the
vehicle or engine can otherwise be damaged.
Foreign bodies that have become trapped can
be expelled during the journey, e.g. stones in the
tyre tread or between the tyres (twin tyres). This
could cause other road users to be injured or
vehicles — especially the windscreens — to be
damaged.
Check the tyres for foreign bodies that have
become trapped after every journey off-road or
on a construction site and before journeys on
public roads. Remove any trapped foreign bod-
ies.
Dirt and mud on the tyres and on the road sur-
face reduce road grip, particularly if the road
surface is wet. This could cause your vehicle to
start to skid. Always clean your vehicle carefully
after every journey off-road or on a construction
site and before journeys on public roads.
Clean the following vehicle parts after a journey
off-road or on a building site:
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lighting system
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side windows and windscreen
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exterior mirrors
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Steps
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door sills
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grab handles
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wheels and tyres
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wheel housing and mudguard
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steering
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axles
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brakes
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spring elements
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chassis
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licence plate
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engine
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engine radiator
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transmission
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oil cooler (transmission)
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Clean wheels, tyres and wheel housings and
remove foreign objects, e.g. stones.
After operation in mud, sand, water or after
exposure to similar dirty conditions:
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Clean the brake discs, brake linings, wheels
and axle joints and check them for damage.
X
Lubricate the axle joints.
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Test the brakes while paying attention to the
road and traffic conditions.
Economical and environmentally-
aware driving
General notes
Fuel consumption depends on:
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the vehicle version
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the operating conditions
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maintenance
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the fuel type in use
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driving resistance
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your driving style
Vehicle version
The following components affect fuel consump-
tion:
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tyres, e.g. tyre pressure, tyre condition, tyre
size
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add-on equipment and vehicle cab version,
e.g. open platform, box-type body, platform
with tarpaulin
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drive train, assemblies and the number of
axles
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ratio of the drive assemblies, e.g. transmis-
sion and axle reduction ratio
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additional equipment, e.g. air-conditioning
system, auxiliary heating, power take-offs
Driving tips
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Driving mode
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