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sure 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.
Also observe the information under "Power
washers" (Y page 266).
Cleaning the paintwork !
Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
X Remove impurities immediately, where
possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
X Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards.
X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
Cleaning the windows G
WARNING
You could become trapped by the windshield wipers if they start moving while cleaning the
windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury. Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield or
wiper blades.
! Do not fold the windshield wipers away
from the windshield unless the hood is
closed. Otherwise, you could damage the
hood.
! Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windshield could be damaged if
the wiper arm smacks against it suddenly.
! Do not use dry cloths, abrasive products,
solvents or cleaning agents containing sol- vents to clean the inside of the windows. Do
not touch the insides of the windows with
hard objects, e.g. an ice scraper or ring.
There is otherwise a risk of damaging the
windows.
Before cleaning the windshield
X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock or remove it.
X Fold the windshield wiper arms away from
the windshield until you feel them engage.
Before switching the ignition on again, fold
the windshield wipers back into position.
Cleaning the windows X Clean the inside and outside of the win-
dows with a damp cloth and a cleaning
agent that is recommended and approved
for Sprinter vehicles. Exterior
Cleaning the wheels !
Do not use any acidic or alkaline cleaning
agents. They can cause corrosion on the
wheel bolts (wheel nuts) or the retainer
springs for the wheel-balancing weights.
! Do not park the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly after having cleaned the wheels with wheel cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and Care
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ishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of
damaging the surface.
X Wipe the trim elements with a damp, lint-
free cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use care products and
cleaning agents recommended and
approved for Sprinter vehicles.
Cleaning the seat covers !
Do not use microfiber cloths to clean arti-
ficial leather covers. If used often, a micro- fiber cloth can damage the cover.
! Clean:
R artificial leather covers with a cloth mois-
tened with a solution containing 1%
detergent, e.g. dish washing liquid.
R cloth covers with a microfiber cloth mois-
tened with a solution containing 1%
detergent, e.g. dish washing liquid. Wipeentire seat sections carefully to avoid
leaving visible lines. Leave the seat to dry
afterwards. Cleaning results depend on
the type of dirt and how long it has been
there.
Cleaning the seat belts G
WARNING
Seat belts can become severely weakened if
bleached or dyed. This could cause the seat
belts to tear or fail, for instance, in the event of an accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or fatal injury.
Never bleach or dye the seat belts.
! Do not clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by heating at temperatures above 176 ‡
(80 †) or in direct sunlight.
Remove any stains or dirt immediately. This
will avoid residue or damage.
X Use clean, lukewarm water and soap solu-
tion. Cleaning the headliner X
Use a soft brush or dry shampoo to remove
heavy soiling.
Cleaning the curtains !
The curtains must not be washed. Wash-
ing could cause the curtains to shrink and
lose their fire-retardant properties. Always
have the curtains dry-cleaned. Care
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Engine oil SAE classification
Viscosity indicates the flow characteristics of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity, thismeans that it is thick; a low viscosity means
that it is thin.
Depending on the respective outside temper- atures, select an engine oil according to SAE
classification (viscosity). The table displays
the SAE classification to be used. The low
temperature characteristics of engine oils
can noticeably deteriorate during operation,
e.g. from aging, soot and fuel accretion. For
this reason, regular oil changes using an
approved engine oil from the suitable SAE
classification are urgently recommended.
Additives !
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Miscibility of engine oils !
Mixing oils reduces the benefits of using
high grade engine oils.
We recommend that you only add engine oil of
the same quality grade and SAE class as used when the engine oil was last changed.
If, in exceptional cases, oil of the type in the
engine is not available, top up using another
approved mineral or synthetic engine oil.
If the quality grade is not available for diesel
engines, you may also add engine oils meet-
ing the requirements in MB Sheet Number
228.5, 229.3 or 229.5. The quantity to be added is then limited to a maximum of 1 qt
(1 l).
Engine oils are differentiated according to:
R engine oil brand
R quality grade (sheet number)
R SAE class (viscosity)
Subsequently have the engine oil changed at
the earliest possible opportunity.
Interval for oil change The on-board computer automatically shows
the date for the next oil change as an event
message in the display.
Only by using engine oil with a particularly
high quality grade, e.g. according to Sheet
Number 228.51 of the Mercedes-Benz Spec-
ifications for Service Products, can the maxi-
mum interval for oil change be achieved.
We recommend having the oil changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Engine oil for diesel engines Product name/number
See the Maintenance Booklet.
MB Sheet Number 228.51, 229.31, 229.51
Capacities
!
Do not add too much oil. adding too much
engine oil can result in damage to the
engine or to the catalytic converter. Have
excess engine oil siphoned off.
Oil change including oil filter Vehicles Engine oil
4-cylinder Approximately
3 US gal (11.5 l) 6-cylinder Approximately
3.3 US gal (12.5 l) Service products and capacities
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