Cleaning The Upholstery - freightliner M2 Plus 2023 Manual

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seat belt buckles
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light and air controls
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doors and windows
Dashboard and Touch Screen Care
NOTICE
When cleaning the dashboard do not use Armor-
All Protectant ®, STP Son-of-a-Gun®, window
cleaner, or other equivalent treatments. These
cleaners contain vinyl plasticizers which can
cause stress crazing and cracking in the interior
plastic panels. This type of damage is not
covered by vehicle warranty.
Wipe down fragile components carefully to avoid
damaging the vehicle.
Do not directly spray the screen or any other
device in the vehicle. Do not use soap and water
on a touch screen. Excess water or disinfectant
will damage electrical components.
If the vehicle contains a touch screen, follow the
manufacture's instructions for cleaning and
disinfecting it. If manufacturer guidance is
unavailable, spray a lint-free cloth with a mix of at
least 70 percent isopropyl alcohol and distilled water
and gently wipe down the screen and then dry it with
a clean cloth.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Chemicals
to Avoid
Unless specifically specified, Freightliner vehicles
should not be cleaned or disinfected with products
that contain the following chemicals:
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hydrogen peroxide
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sodium chlorite
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sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach)
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glycol acid
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octanoic acid
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hypochlorous acid
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silicone

Cleaning the Upholstery

NOTE: Using diluted laundry detergent to clean
cloth seats may create excess suds.
Vehicle Appearance and Care
To prevent soiling, frequent vacuuming or light
brushing to remove dust and dirt is recommended. In
most cases, quickly wiping down a seat with a damp
cloth will remove dirt, spills, and pet hair.
To preserve the upholstery and prevent damage,
review the following sections for recommended
cleaning procedures.
Cleaning Cloth Seats
Vacuuming cloth seats regularly and quickly wiping
down the seats with a damp cloth to remove dirt,
debris, spills, and pet hair should keep the seats
looking new.
For resistant or greasy stains, spray a small amount
of upholstery cleaner on the stain, work it in with a
small scrub brush, and let it sit for fifteen minutes
prior to wiping it up. For larger areas, start at the top
of the stained area so any dirty solution drips down.
Follow any product label directions about diluting the
cleaner prior to use.
If seats are deeply soiled, clean in multiple rounds or,
if possible, remove the seat covers and wash them in
a washing machine.
CODURA® cloth seats: If needed, apply a mild liquid
soap to a damp cloth and rub the stained area.
Follow this with wiping down the area with a clean
water dampened cloth. Allow to seats to dry before
using them. Spray-on upholstery cleaners can also
be used and then vacuumed off.
Durawear ™ cloth seats: Durawear fabric is coated
with PVC on the backside, making the seats
waterproof. Start cleaning with a water dampened
cloth. If needed, use upholstery cleaner or, if the seat
covers are removable, wash them in washing
machine. Do not dry Durawear seat covers in a
dryer. Allow seat covers to air dry before using.
If needed, Durawear seats can be disinfected by
wiping them down with solution consisting of 10
percent bleach and 90 percent water.
Fabriform® seats: Fabriform is a tri-laminate of film,
foam, and fabric with superior wear resistance. To
clean dirt, stains, and spills, wipe with a damp cloth.
If needed, scrub with a soft scrub brush with mild
soap or use an upholstery cleaner. Fabriform seats
can be hosed off, if necessary.
Faux Leather Cleaning
In general, faux leather seats can be wiped clean
with a rag and warm water.
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