Cab Washing and Polishing
To protect the finish of your new vehicle, follow these
guidelines carefully:
• During the first 30 days, rinse your vehicle fre-
quently 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 ve-
hicle.
To extend the life of your vehicle’s finish, follow these
guidelines:
• 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 sur-
face with a scraper of any sort.
• To prevent damage to the finish, wax it regularly.
Before waxing, if the finish has become dull, re-
move oxidized paint using a cleaner specifically
designed for this purpose. Remove all road tar
and tree sap before waxing. Freightliner recom-
mends 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.
Care of Chromed Parts and
Stainless-Steel Clad Parts
To prevent rust, keep chrome and stainless-steel clad
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 or stainless-steel clad parts, use
clean water and a soft cloth or sponge. A mild detergent
may also be used.
Sponge gently, then rinse. If necessary, use a nonabra-
sive chrome cleaner to remove stubborn rust or other
material. Do not use steel wool.
Cab Appearance
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