Cleaning And Care - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operator's Manual

Cleaning and care

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! In order to avoid consequential damage,
repair damage caused by loose chippings
and remove any dirt immediately, in
particular:
insect remains
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bird droppings
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flash rust
R
tree resin
R
oils and grease
R
fuels
R
tar stains
R
salt residue
R
Wash your vehicle more frequently if it gets
dirty more often.
! Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after
cleaning. Braking heats the brake discs and
the brake pads/linings, thus drying them.
The vehicle can then be parked.
Electrical step
Clean the step, when fully extended, and its
housing at least once a month using a power
washer. Dirt should not be allowed to
accumulate in the housing or on the step.
After cleaning, spray the step guides on each
side with silicone spray when the housing and
step are dry. Do not use oil or grease as a
lubricant.
i If you close the sliding door just far
enough to engage the door lock, the step
remains extended for cleaning.
PARKTRONIC sensors
PARKTRONIC sensors (example: front bumper, left
side of vehicle)
Sensors
:
Clean all the sensors in the front and rear
bumpers with water, shampoo and a soft
cloth.
! Do not use dry, coarse or hard cloths and
do not scrub. You will otherwise scratch or
damage the sensors.
If you clean the sensors with a power
washer or steam cleaner, observe the
information provided by the manufacturer
regarding the distance to be maintained
between the vehicle and the nozzle of the
power washer.
Rear-view camera lens
Rear-view camera in the middle of the roof above
the high-mounted brake lamp
Rear-view camera lens
:
Microphone openings
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