High-Pressure Cleaner - Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual

Care
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High-pressure cleaning equipment
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WARNING
The water jet from a round-jet nozzle (dirt
grinder) can cause damage to tyres, suspen-
sion components or air bellows that is not
visible from the outside. Components that
have been damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner with a
round-jet nozzle to clean your vehicle. Have
damaged tyres, suspension components or
air bellows replaced immediately.
! Never use a high-pressure cleaner in the
vehicle interior. The pressurised water cre-
ated by the high-pressure cleaner and the
associated spray could cause considerable
damage to the vehicle.
! Maintain the following minimum distances
between the high-pressure nozzle and the
object being cleaned:
about 70 cm with round jet nozzles
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about 30 cm when using 25° flat-spray jets
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and concentrated-power jets
Keep the water jet moving while cleaning. To
avoid causing damage, do not point the water
jet directly at:
door joints
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air bellows
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brake hoses
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electrical components
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electrical plug connectors
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seals
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drive train, especially not at the intermedi-
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ate bearing of the propeller shaft
reversing camera
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Keep a minimum distance of 50 cm.
Cleaning the engine
Water must not enter intake or ventilation
!
openings. When cleaning with high pressure
water or steam cleaners, the spray must not
be aimed directly at electrical components or
the terminals of electrical lines.
Preserve the engine after the engine has been
cleaned. Protect the belt drive system from
exposure to the preservative agent.
Also observe the information under "High-pres-
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sure cleaners" ( page 258).
Cleaning the paintwork
! Do not affix:
stickers
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films
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magnetic plates or similar items
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to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected by
corrosion and damage caused by inadequate
care cannot always be completely repaired. In
such cases, visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Remove impurities immediately, where pos-
sible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
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Soak insect remains with insect remover and
rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
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Soak bird droppings with water and rinse off
the treated areas afterwards.
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Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin, oils,
fuels and greases by rubbing gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or lighter
fluid.
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Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
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Use silicone remover to remove wax.
Cleaning the windows
G
WARNING
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
when cleaning the windscreen or wiper
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.
! Do not fold the windscreen wipers away
from the windscreen unless the bonnet is
closed. Otherwise, you could damage the
bonnet.
! Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windscreen could be damaged if
the wiper arm hits against it suddenly.
Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
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solvents or cleaning agents containing sol-
vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do