Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual page 240

Maintain a minimum distance of about
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30 cm between the high-pressure noz‐
zle and car parts.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner with
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a round-spray nozzle.
Keep the water jet moving constantly
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while cleaning.
Do not clean the following components
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with the high-pressure cleaner:
electrical components
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plug connectors
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reversing camera
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drivetrain
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seals
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hoses
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* NOTE Damage caused by the use of a
high-pressure cleaner in the vehicle inte‐
rior
The pressurised water created by the high-
pressure cleaner and the associated spray
could cause considerable damage to the vehi‐
cle.
Never use a high-pressure cleaner in the
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vehicle interior.
* NOTE Damage to the emissions control
system due to improper cleaning
Cleaning the system when it is warm or the
direct effect of water jets in the exhaust pipe
can damage the emissions control system.
Clean the system only when it is cold.
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Do not direct the water jet into the
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exhaust pipe.
Washing the engine
* NOTE Damage and malfunctions due to
washing the engine
To prevent damage and malfunctions of
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the engine, observe the following
points:
when using high-pressure or steam
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cleaners, do not point the water jet
directly at electrical components
and the end of electric cables.
make sure that no water enters the
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vent and ventilation openings.
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use preservative agents in the
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engine after washing the engine.
protect the belt drive from preserva‐
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tion agents.
Washing the vehicle by hand
Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a number
of countries, washing by hand is only permitted in
specially designated wash bays.
Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water and a
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soft car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. a Mercedes-
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Benz approved car shampoo.
Carefully spray the vehicle with water and dry
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off with a leather cloth. Do not point the
water jet directly into the air inlet grille.
When operating the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as soon
as possible.
Notes on care of paint and matt finish
* NOTE 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 corro‐
sion at a later date.
Clean dirt off paint and matt finish thor‐
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oughly and as soon as possible.
Observe the notes on cleaning and care to avoid
paintwork damage.
Paint
Insect remains: soak with insect remover and
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then wash off.
Bird droppings: soak with water and then
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wash off.
Tree resin, oils, fuels and greases: remove by
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rubbing gently with a cloth soaked in petro‐
leum ether or lighter fluid.
Coolant and brake fluid: remove with a moist
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cloth and clean water.
Tar stains: use tar remover.
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Wax: use silicone remover.
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