Washing And Polishing The Cab; Care Of Exterior Lights; Caring For External Chrome Components - freightliner M2 Plus 2023 Manual

Mustard, ball point ink, certain shoe polishes, and
dyes often bleach out in direct sunlight, leaving the
vinyl undamaged.
Washing and Polishing the
Cab
NOTICE
When pressure washing the vehicle or leaving
the hood open when parked outdoors and
subject to rain, cover the air cleaner inlet with a
plastic bag to prevent water from entering the air
intake system and possibly damaging the engine.
IMPORTANT: Carefully read all instructions
before using or applying any cleaner or product
on the vehicle or components. Failure to follow
manufacturers' recommendations can result in
damage to the finish.
Protecting Your Vehicle's Finish
To protect the finish of your new vehicle, follow these
guidelines carefully:
•
During the first 30 days, rinse your vehicle
frequently with water. If the vehicle is dirty, use
a mild liquid soap. Do not use detergent.
•
During the first 30 days, do not use anything
abrasive on your vehicle. Brushes, chemicals,
and cleaners may scratch the finish.
•
During the first 120 days, do not wax your
vehicle.
Keeping Your Vehicle Looking New
To extend the life of your vehicle's finish, follow these
guidelines:
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Avoid washing your vehicle in the hot sun.
•
Always use water. After the cab is completely
washed, dry it with a towel or chamois.
•
Do not dust painted surfaces with a dry cloth,
as this will scratch the paint.
•
Do not remove ice or snow from a painted
surface with a scraper of any sort.
•
To prevent damage to the finish, wax it
regularly. If the finish has become dull, before
waxing, remove oxidized paint using a cleaner
specifically designed for this purpose. Remove
Vehicle Appearance and Care
all road tar and tree sap before waxing.
Freightliner recommends that a quality brand of
cleaner or cleaner-polish and polishing wax be
used.
•
Do not let diesel fuel or antifreeze stand on a
painted surface. If either should occur, rinse
the surface off with water.
•
To prevent rust, have any nicks or other
damage on the finish touched up as soon as
possible.
•
Park your vehicle in a sheltered area whenever
possible.
Protecting Vehicle Labeling
A majority of the labels applied to cab are required
for reasons of safety or identification. To prevent
delamination and deterioration of labels and stickers,
follow these guidelines carefully:
•
Do not pressure wash the label or sticker or
surfaces near it.
•
Do not use strong alkaline soaps on or near
the label or sticker.

Care of Exterior Lights

Do not use a power buffer, paper towels,
chemical solvents, or abrasive cleaners on the
headlight lens, all of which can remove the UV
coating from the surface, and result in yellowing
of the lens.
Clean the headlight lenses by hand only, using a
flannel cloth with mild, non-caustic soap or detergent,
and water.
Caring for External Chrome
Components
NOTE: Chrome components are optional on the
M2 Plus.
To prevent rust, keep chrome parts clean and
protected at all times. This is especially important
during winter driving and in coastal areas where
there is exposure to salt air.
When cleaning chrome parts, use clean water and a
soft cloth or sponge. A mild detergent may also be
used.
NOTICE
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