The vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
You can wash the vehicle in an automatic car
wash from the very start.
Wash off excess dirt before cleaning the vehi-
cle in an automatic car wash.
After putting the vehicle through an auto-
matic car wash, wipe off wax from:
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the rear view camera lens (Y page 269)
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the windshield
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the windshield wiper blades
This will prevent smears and reduce wiping
noises caused by residue on the wind-
shield.
Washing by hand
In some countries, washing by hand is only
allowed at specially equipped washing bays.
Observe the legal requirements of the coun-
try you are currently in when washing by
hand.
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Do not use hot water and do not wash the
vehicle in direct sunlight.
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Use a soft car sponge.
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Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. a car sham-
poo approved for use with Sprinter vehi-
cles.
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Thoroughly hose down the vehicle with a
gentle jet of water.
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Do not point the water jet directly towards
the air inlets.
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Use plenty of water and rinse out the
sponge frequently.
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Rinse the vehicle with clean water and dry
thoroughly with a chamois.
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Do not let the cleaning agents dry on the
paintwork.
When using the vehicle in winter, remove all
traces of road salt deposits carefully and as
soon as possible.
Power washers
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WARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use power washers with circular jet
nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have damaged
tires or chassis components replaced imme-
diately.
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Under no circumstances use power wash-
ers in the vehicle interior. The pressurized
water and associated spray produced by
the power washer could cause extensive
damage to the vehicle.
!
Observe the minimum distance to be
maintained between the nozzle of the
power washer and object to be cleaned, as
outlined below:
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approximately 2.2 ft(70 cm) when using
round-jet nozzles
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approximately 1 ft (30 cm) when using
25°flat-spray jets and dirt blasters
Keep the water jet moving while cleaning.
To avoid causing damage, do not point the
water jet directly at:
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door joints
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brake hoses
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electrical components
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electrical connections
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seals
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drive train, especially not at the inter-
mediate bearing of the propeller shaft
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rear view camera (camera lens and
microphone opening on the bottom)
Keep a minimum distance of
1.6 ft(50 cm).
Cleaning the engine
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Water must not enter intake or ventilation
openings. When cleaning with high pres-
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