Cleaning And Care - Mercedes-Benz Actros Operating Instructions Manual

Cleaning the mattress cover
The removable mattress cover of the 7-zone
cold foam mattress can be washed at max.
30 †.
Cleaning the vehicle exterior
Notes on cleaning the vehicle exterior
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WARNING
If the windscreen wipers are set in motion
when cleaning the windscreen or wiper
blades, you could become trapped. There is a
danger of injury.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windscreen or
wiper blades.
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WARNING
If you use openings in the bodywork or
detachable parts as steps, you could:
slip and/or fall
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damage the vehicle and cause yourself to
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fall.
There is a danger of injury.
Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suita-
ble ladder.
! Do not use parts of the vehicle or open-
ings in the bodywork, such as battery com-
partment covers or fuel/AdBlue
steps. Parts of the vehicle or openings in
the bodywork can otherwise be damaged.
! Only direct the compressed-air, steam or
water jet towards the radiator surface in a
vertical direction. Ensure that the radiator
fins are not damaged. Remove any dirt from
the radiator fins. Damaged or dirty radiator
fins can cause the engine to overheat. If
there is a loss of coolant or damage to the
cooling and heating system, have it
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
! In order to avoid consequential damage,
repair damage caused by loose chippings
and remove any dirt immediately, in partic-
ular:
insect remains
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bird droppings
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flash rust
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tree resin
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oils and grease
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fuels
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tar stains
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salt residue
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Wash your vehicle more frequently if it gets
dirty more often.
! If the vehicle has Mercedes-Benz protec-
tive chassis sealing:
do not use high-pressure cleaners or pul-
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sating circular-jet nozzles.
only clean with a water pressure up to a
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maximum of 3 bar.
clean the vehicle with a water tempera-
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ture up to a maximum of 40 †.
keep a distance of at least 30 cm
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between the nozzle and the vehicle.
only use neutral cleaning agents in the
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mixing ratio prescribed by the manufac-
turer and do not use alkaline or acidic
products.
do not use any petrol-based substances,
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tanks, as
rape seed oil, diesel, petrol or other sol-
vents.
whenever the vehicle is used, remove
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corrosive substances with water after-
ward.
before and after each use during winter,
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check the anti-corrosion protection, and
touch it up if necessary.
When cleaning the vehicle, always use the
vehicle's steps and grab handles or secure
climbing aids, such as a suitable ladder.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion and
damage caused by neglect or incorrect care
cannot always be completely rectified. In

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