Chrome Parts - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Clean sensors : of the driving systems with
X
water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
Cleaning the rear view camera
!
Do not clean the camera lens and the area
around the rear view camera with a power
washer.
Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean cam-
X
era lens :.
Cleaning chrome parts
Impurities combined with the effects of road grit
and corrosive environmental factors may cause
flash rust to form on the surface. You can
restore the original shine of chrome parts by
cleaning them regularly, especially in winter and
after washing.
Clean chrome parts with a chrome care prod-
X
uct tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the exhaust pipe
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WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
!
Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents, such as bathroom
cleaner or wheel cleaner.
Impurities combined with the effects of road grit
and corrosive environmental factors may cause
flash rust to form on the surface. You can
restore the original shine of the exhaust pipe by
cleaning it regularly, especially in winter and
after washing.
Clean the exhaust pipe with a care product
X
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
!
Do not clean the ball coupling with a power
washer. Do not use solvents.
!
Please note the care instructions in the
trailer coupling manufacturer's operating
instructions.
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Environmental note
Dispose of rags soaked in oil and grease in an
environmentally responsible manner.
The ball coupling must be cleaned if it becomes
dirty or corroded.
Remove rust, e.g. with a wire brush.
X
After cleaning, lightly oil or grease the ball
X
coupling.
Check that the vehicle's trailer tow hitch is
X
working properly.
You can also have the maintenance work on the
ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch carried out
by a qualified specialist workshop.
Care
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