Cleaning - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

blades, you could become trapped. There is a
danger of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windscreen or
wiper blades.
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WARNING
If you use openings in the bodywork or
detachable parts as steps, you could:
slip and/or fall
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damage the vehicle and cause yourself to
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fall.
There is a danger of injury.
Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suita-
ble ladder.
! Do not use parts of the vehicle or open-
ings in the bodywork, such as battery com-
partment covers or fuel/AdBlue
steps. Parts of the vehicle or openings in
the bodywork can otherwise be damaged.
! In order to avoid consequential damage,
repair damage caused by loose chippings
and remove any dirt immediately, in partic-
ular:
insect remains
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bird droppings
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flash rust
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tree resin
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oils and grease
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fuels
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tar stains
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salt residue
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Wash your vehicle more frequently if it gets
dirty more often.
! Vehicles with Mercedes-Benz protective
chassis sealing:
do not use high-pressure cleaners with
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round-spray jets for cleaning
only clean with the water pressure up to
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a maximum of 30 bar
clean the vehicle with a water tempera-
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ture up to a maximum of 40 †
keep a distance of at least 30 cm
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between the nozzle and the vehicle
only use neutral cleaning agents in the
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mixing ratio prescribed by the manufac-
turer and do not use alkaline or acidic
products
do not use any petrol-based substances,
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rape seed oil, diesel, petrol or other sol-
vents
whenever the vehicle is used, remove
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corrosive substances with water after-
wards
before and after each use during winter,
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check the anti-corrosion protection, and
touch it up if necessary
When cleaning the vehicle, always use the
vehicle's steps and grab handles or secure
climbing aids, such as a suitable ladder.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion and
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tanks, as
damage caused by neglect or incorrect care
cannot always be completely rectified. In
such cases, contact a qualified specialist
workshop.
Chassis and body
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WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk
of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
When used in dirt-intensive operating condi-
tions, the vehicle and the body should be reg-
ularly cleaned and cared for. Parts and depos-
its of flammable materials must be removed
from the chassis and the body. This reduces
the risk of flammable materials igniting on hot
vehicle or body parts.
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