Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter 2022, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Make sure any additional antennas are re-installed
and that the outside mirrors are fully folded out
again when you leave the automatic car wash.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol-
lowing before using an automatic car wash:
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the side windows and the sliding window are
completely closed.
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the blower for ventilation and heating is
switched o .
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the windshield wiper switch is in position g .
If the vehicle is very dirty, wash o excess dirt
before cleaning the vehicle in an automatic car
wash.
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Removing the wax from the windshield and the
wiper rubbers a er washing the vehicle, will
help avoid smearing and reduce wiper noise.
NNoottes on use of a pow es on use of a power w er washer asher
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of an accident when using
power washers with round-spray nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this way may unex-
pectedly fail.
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Do not use a power washer with round-
spray nozzles.
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Have damaged tires or chassis parts
replaced immediately.
Never use a power washer in the vehicle interior.
The pressurized water created by the power
washer and the associated spray could cause con-
siderable damage to the vehicle.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol-
lowing when using a power washer:
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Maintain a minimum distance of 11.8 in
(30 cm) to the vehicle when using 25° at-
spray nozzles and concentrated-power jets or
27.6 in (70 cm) when using round-spray noz-
zles and observe the information in the equip-
ment manufacturer's operating instructions.
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Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer
directly at sensitive parts such as tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, light bulbs
and ventilation slits.
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Maintain a minimum distance of 19.7 in
(50 cm) for a rear view camera.
W Washing t ashing the v he vehicle b ehicle by hand y hand
Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number
of countries, washing by hand is only permitted in
specially designated wash bays. In this case, make
sure that a specially designated wash bay is used
for washing by hand.
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Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water and a
so car sponge. When doing so, do not expose
the vehicle to direct sunlight.
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Carefully spray the vehicle with water and dry
o with a leather cloth. Be careful not to point
the water jet directly towards the air inlet
grilles. The blower should be switched o while
doing so.
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Do not let the cleaning agent dry on the paint-
work.
At the onset of winter, remove all traces of road
salt deposits carefully and as soon as possible.
NNoottes on car es on care of paint and matt e of paint and mattee nish nish
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NNOOTE TE Paintwork damage and corrosion
due to inadequate care
Failure to promptly and thoroughly remove dirt
from bird droppings or other residue could
result in paintwork damage and corrosion at a
later date.
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Clean dirt o paint and matte nish thor-
oughly and as soon as possible.
Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid
paintwork damage.
PPaint
aint
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Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
then wash o .
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Bird droppings: soak with water and then wash
o .
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Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petroleum
ether or lighter uid.
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Coolant and brake uid: remove with a moist
cloth and clean water.
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Tar stains: use tar remover.
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Wax: use silicone remover.
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Do not a x stickers, lms or similar.
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Remove dirt as soon as possible.
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