freightliner WALK-IN VAN CHASSIS Operator's Manual page 90

Cleaning and Care
Washing and Polishing
To extend the life of your vehicle's finish, follow these
guidelines:
•
Rinse the undercarriage regularly during the
winter months to protect it from mud and road
salt corrosion.
•
Do not let diesel fuel or antifreeze stand on a
painted chassis surface. If either should occur,
rinse the surface off with water.
•
To prevent frame corrosion, have any nicks or
other damage on the frame finish touched up
as soon as possible.
To prevent delamination and deterioration of labels
and stickers on the cab, follow these guidlines care-
fully:
•
Do not pressure wash the label or sticker or
surfaces near it.
•
Do not use strong alkaline soaps on or near
the label or sticker.
Care of Chrome Parts
To prevent rust, keep chrome parts clean and pro-
tected at all times. This is especially important during
winter driving and in coastal areas where there is
exposure to salt air.
When cleaning chrome parts, use clean water and a
soft cloth or sponge. A mild detergent may also be
used.
Sponge gently, then rinse. If necessary, use a non-
abrasive chrome cleaner to remove stubborn rust or
other material. Do not use steel wool.
To help protect the chrome after cleaning, apply a
coat of polishing wax to the surface. Never use wax
on parts that are exposed to high heat, such as ex-
haust pipes.
Dashboard and Instrument
Panel Care
NOTICE
When cleaning the dashboard, instrument panel,
or gauge lens covers, do not use Armor-All Pro-
tectant®, STP Son-of-a-Gun®, window cleaner, or
12.1
other equivalent treatments. These cleaners con-
tain vinyl plasticizers which can cause stress
crazing in the interior plastic panels and can re-
sult in cracking of the panels. Some cleaners can
also have an adverse effect on the clear plastic
of instrument panels and gauge lens covers, re-
sulting in a foggy or cloudy appearance. This
type of damage is not covered by vehicle war-
ranty.
To clean the dashboard, instrument panel, and gauge
lens covers, use a cloth dampened with warm soapy
water. Make certain to wring the cloth out well before
cleaning, as excess water will damage the electrical
components.