Owners Manual

G
WARNING
The pulsating water jet from a round-jet nozzle
can cause damage to the substructure of the
tires that is not visible from the outside. This
type of damage only becomes noticeable at a
much later stage and can cause the tires to
burst. You could thereby lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident, injuring
yourself or others.
Do not use round-jet nozzles to clean the tires.
Replace damaged tires immediately.
Automatic car wash
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it before
you put it through an automatic car wash.
G
WARNING
If a wax preservative is applied after the
vehicle is washed, you should remove the wax
from the windshield and the wiper blades to
prevent smearing. Smears impair the driver's
view, and their effect is made worse in
conditions where visibility is poor (e.g. glare,
mist, darkness, snow). You may therefore fail
to recognize dangers, or not recognize them
in time, and thereby cause an accident.
!
Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle.
Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors and
remove the radio/telephone antenna.
Otherwise, the exterior mirror, antenna or
the vehicle itself could be damaged.
Make sure that the antenna is installed and
that the exterior mirrors are fully folded out
again when you leave the automatic car
wash.
!
Make sure that the side windows are
completely closed, that the ventilation/
heating is switched off and that the
windshield wiper switch is set to 0.
Otherwise, the rain/light sensor could be
activated, triggering unintended wiper
movements. This can cause damage to the
vehicle.
After putting the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, wipe off the wax from:
R
the rear-view camera lens (Y page 166)
R
the windshield and the wiper blades. This
prevents smears and reduces wiping noise
which can be caused by residue on the
windshield.
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.
Radiator
If the radiator fins have become clogged with
dirt, blow out the radiator with compressed-
air, first from the fan side, then from the front.
In extreme cases of dirt accumulation, use a
steam jet.
!
You must avoid damaging the radiator
fins. Direct the compressed-air, water or
steam jet at right angles to the radiator.
On vehicles with an intercooler, oil cooler
or condenser air-conditioning system,
examine the spaces between the radiators
for dirt accumulation. If these are dirty,
consult a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. an authorized Sprinter Dealer.
Alloy wheels
Clean the alloy wheels regularly.
!
Do not use any acidic or alkaline cleaning
agents. They can cause corrosion on the
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Cleaning and care
Operation