Opening/Closing - Mercedes-Benz Unimog Operating Instructions Manual

do not use any additional anti-corrosion
R
agents.
whenever the vehicle is used in extreme
R
conditions, such as winter road service
operations using wet salt, remove all
traces of corrosive substances with
water afterwards.
The Unimog's chassis and underbody have
been treated with a special dual-layer protec-
tive coating.
This dual-layer protection consists of a pene-
trating wax (Carlofon 3650) and an under-
body protection wax (Carlofon 4941). The
penetrating wax improves the anti-corrosion
protection on moving parts and at gaps, joints
and overlaps. The underbody protection wax
permanently seals the chassis.
Other useful tips on vehicle care can be
i
found in the "Tips on maintaining the value
of your vehicle" supplement.
Maintenance
Important safety notes
H
Environmental note
If circumstances require you to do some main-
tenance work yourself, you must observe the
environmental protection requirements.
When disposing of service products, e.g.
engine oil, you must comply with the legal
requirements. This also concerns all parts,
e.g. filters, that have been in contact with ser-
vice products.
Dispose of empty containers, cleaning cloths
and care products in an environmentally
responsible manner.
Observe the instructions for care products.
Do not let the engine run longer than neces-
sary when stationary.
Like all technical equipment, the vehicle
requires care and maintenance. The scope
and frequency of maintenance work mainly
depends on the operating conditions, which
can differ widely.
You must secure the vehicle on axle stands of
sufficient load-bearing capacity if work is
being carried out underneath the vehicle.
Never use the jack instead of stands. The jack
could slip and the vehicle could drop. The jack
is designed only to raise the vehicle for a short
time, e.g. while a wheel is being changed.
When working on the vehicle, comply with all
safety regulations, such as operating instruc-
tions, regulations concerning hazardous
materials, environmental protection meas-
ures, work safety and accident prevention
regulations.
The enclosed Maintenance Booklet contains
information on the scope and frequency of
maintenance work and notes on warranty,
service products and maintenance work.
A qualified specialist workshop will confirm
the work that has been carried out in the
Maintenance Booklet.
Inspection and maintenance work requires
special skills that cannot be acquired by read-
ing these Operating Instructions. Always have
this work and maintenance work carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop.
Opening/closing the front flap
Overview
G
WARNING
If you open the front flap while the engine is
overheating or while there is a fire in the
engine compartment, you could come into
contact with hot gases or other leaking ser-
vice products. There is a risk of injury.
Allow an overheating engine to cool down
before opening the front flap. If there is a fire
in the engine compartment, leave the front
flap closed and notify the fire brigade.
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