Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions Manual page 272

Care
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Clean access step in the bumper : with a
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power washer.
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
! Do not clean the ball coupling with a
power washer. Do not use solvents.
! Observe the notes on care in the Opera-
tor's Manual for the trailer tow hitch and
the ball coupling manufacturer.
You can also have the maintenance work on
the ball coupling and the trailer tow hitch car-
ried out by a qualified specialist workshop.
Interior
Cleaning with power washers
! When using liquids to clean the vehicle
interior, observe the following points:
Under no circumstances use power
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washers.
Make sure that no fluids enter or remain
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in gaps and cavities.
Ensure sufficient ventilation when clean-
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ing.
Make sure that the vehicle interior is
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completely dry after cleaning.
Cleaning the display
! For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-
lowing:
alcohol-based thinner or gasoline
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abrasive cleaning agents
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commercially-available household clean-
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ing agents
These may damage the display surface. Do
not put pressure on the display surface
when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara-
ble damage to the display.
Switch off the audio equipment and let the
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display cool down.
Clean the display surface with a commer-
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cially available microfiber cloth and cleaner
for TFT/LCD displays.
Dry the display surface using a dry micro-
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fiber cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
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WARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing
solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. As a result, plastic parts may
come loose in the event of air bag deploy-
ment. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
! Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
stickers
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films
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scented oil bottles or similar items
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You can otherwise damage the plastic.
! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent
or sunscreen to come into contact with the
plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality
look of the surfaces.
Wipe the plastic trim and the cockpit with a
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damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfiber
cloth.
Heavy soiling: use a mild detergent or care
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products and cleaning agents recommen-
ded and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the steering wheel and selec-
tor lever
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth.
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Cleaning the trim elements
! Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, pol-