Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 907 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 281

could result in paintwork damage and corro‐
sion at a later date.
Observe the following notes:
Notes on cleaning and care
Paint
Insect remains: soak with insect
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remover and then wash off.
Bird droppings: soak with water and
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then wash off.
Remove coolant, tree resin, oils,
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fuels and greases: rub gently with a
cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
Brake fluid: wash off with water.
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Tar stains: use tar remover.
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Wax: use a silicone remover.
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Matt finish
Only use care products approved by
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Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on the care of vehicle parts
& WARNING Risk of entrapment if the
windscreen wipers are switched on while
the windscreen is being cleaned
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
while you are cleaning the windscreen or
wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper
arm.
Always switch off the windscreen wip‐
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ers and the ignition before cleaning the
windscreen or wiper blades.
Maintenance and care
Clean dirt off paint and matt finish thor‐
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oughly and as soon as possible.
Avoiding paintwork damage
Do not affix stickers, films or similar.
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Remove dirt as soon as possible.
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Do not polish the vehicle and light-
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alloy wheels.
Do not use a wash program that
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ends with a hot wax treatment in
automatic car washes.
Do not use paint cleaners, buffing or
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polishing products, or gloss preserv‐
ers, e.g. wax.
Have paint repairs carried out in a
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qualified specialist workshop only.
& WARNING Risk of burning from the tail‐
pipe or tailpipe trim
The tailpipe and tailpipe trim can become
very hot. If you come into contact with these
car parts, you could burn yourself.
Always be particularly careful when in
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the vicinity of the tailpipe and tailpipe
trims and supervise children very
closely when in this area.
Before any contact, allow the car parts
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to cool down.
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