Mercedes-Benz Metris Operating Instructions Manual page 267

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Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
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Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlet grilles.
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Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently.
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Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
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Do not let the cleaning agents dry on the
paintwork.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
Power washers
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WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior dam-
age to the tires or chassis components.
Components damaged in this way may fail
unexpectedly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
! Under no circumstances use power wash-
ers in the vehicle interior. The pressurized
water and associated spray produced by the
power washer could cause extensive dam-
age to the vehicle.
! When using high-pressure cleaning equip-
ment, maintain a minimum distance of
approx. 1 ft (30 cm) between the spray noz-
zle and the vehicle parts. Do not use a
power washer with a round-jet nozzle. You
could damage the vehicle or engine parts.
! Keep the water jet moving constantly
while cleaning. This will avoid causing dam-
age to the vehicle.
Do not point the water jet at:
door joints
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rear view camera
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air bellows
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brake hoses
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wheel balance weights
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electrical components
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electrical connections
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seals
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drive train, especially not at the inter-
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mediate bearing of the propeller shaft
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 "Power
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washers" ( page 265).
Cleaning the paintwork
Do not affix:
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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 inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist 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
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WARNING
You could become trapped by the wind-
shield wipers if they start moving while
cleaning the windshield or wiper blades.
There is a risk of injury.
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