Cleaning
General notes
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WARNING
If you use openings in the bodywork or
detachable parts as steps, you could:
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slip and/or fall
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damage the vehicle and cause yourself to
fall.
There is a danger of injury.
Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suita-
ble ladder.
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Environmental note
Only clean your vehicle at specially designed
wash bays. Dispose of empty containers and
used cleaning products in an environmentally
responsible manner.
Regular care helps to retain the vehicle's value.
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It is recommended that you use Mercedes-
Benz care products. They are designed spe-
cifically for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and rep-
resent the state of the art. You can obtain this
care product from a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Cleaning the interior of the vehicle
Cleaning fabric covers
Clean the fabric covers using dry foam and a
brush.
Cleaning cab curtains
Have the cab curtains dry cleaned. If you wash
them they could shrink and lose their fire-retard-
ant properties.
Cleaning roller blinds
Clean both sides of the roller blinds with mild
soapy water.
Cleaning the curtains
Always have the curtains dry-cleaned. If you
wash them they could shrink and lose their fire-
retardant properties.
Cleaning furniture
All visible items of furniture are coated with
plastic. Clean and treat them with commercially
available agents.
Cleaning the seat/berth combination
Clean the seat fittings and the release handle
mechanism occasionally.
Clean the joints of the seat/berth combination
regularly. Treat them with a non-grease lubri-
cant (silicone spray).
Cleaning the gas cooker
The hob surface of the gas cooker is made of
glass. Clean the surfaces with mild soapy water
or a commercially available glass cleaner.
Remove the cooker grilles to do so.
Take care that the thermocouples on the gas
burners are not damaged or bent when cleaning
the gas cooker.
Clean the gas burners regularly using a brush.
Cleaning the coolbox
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Never use additional heat sources to speed
up the defrosting process. This could damage
the coolbox.
Defrost the coolbox regularly. This helps to
avoid the build-up of a layer of ice. To do so,
switch the coolbox off (
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page 54) and leave the
coolbox lid open while defrosting.
Remove any condensation before switching the
refrigerator back on. Clean the coolbox with
water, adding a little vinegar.
If you are not using the coolbox for an extended
period of time, leave the coolbox lid ajar, e.g. by
placing a folded cloth in between the lid and the
box. This will prevent the formation of mould.
To prevent damage, the coolbox must be closed
while the vehicle is in motion.
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