Mercedes-Benz V 200 d, Operating Instructions Manual

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Locking balls
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Guide pin
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Ball joint
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Guide faces
A
Cap
B
Lock
C
Handwheel
Clean the ball coupling if it is dirty or corroded.
X
Remove traces of rust, e.g. with a wire brush.
X
Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or
brush.
X
After cleaning, lightly oil or grease posi-
tions
:
to
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and the ball coupling mounting
on the vehicle.
X
Treat lock
B
under cap
A
and the shaft of
handwheel
C
with acid- and resin-free oil.
X
Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is
working properly.
You can also have the maintenance work on the
ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop.
Interior
Cleaning the interior
! Observe the following points when wet
cleaning the vehicle interior:
R
Never use a high-pressure cleaner.
R
Make sure that no liquids enter or are left in
gaps or cavities.
R
Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation
when cleaning.
R
Make sure that the vehicle interior dries
completely after cleaning.
Cleaning the display
! For cleaning, do not use any of the following:
R
alcohol-based thinner or petrol
R
abrasive cleaning agents
R
commercially-available household cleaning
agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface when
cleaning. This could lead to irreparable dam-
age to the display.
X
Switch off the display and let it cool down.
X
Clean the display surface with a commercially
available microfibre cloth and cleaner for
TFT/LCD displays.
X
Dry the display surface using a dry microfibre
cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
G
WARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing
solvents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. This could result in plastic
parts breaking away when the airbags are
deployed. There is a danger of injury.
Do not use care products and cleaning agents
containing solvents to clean the cockpit.
! Do not affix the following to plastic surfaces:
R
stickers
R
films
R
scented oil bottles or similar items
You could otherwise damage the plastic.
! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent or
sunscreen to come in contact with the plastic
trim. This maintains the high-quality look of
the surfaces.
X
Wipe the plastic trim and the cockpit with a
damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfibre cloth.
X
Heavy soiling: use a mild detergent or care
products and cleaning agents recommended
and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Care
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Maintenance and care
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