Cleaning and care 287 blades, you could become trapped. There is a danger of injury. Always switch off the windscreen wipers and the ignition before cleaning the windscreen or wiper blades. R keep a distance of at least 30 cm between the nozzle and the vehicle R only use neutral cleaning agents in the mixing ratio prescribed by the manufac- turer and do not use alkaline or acidic products G WARNING If you use openings in the bodywork or detachable parts as steps, you could:
R do not use any petrol-based substances, rape seed oil, diesel, petrol or other sol- vents R slip and/or fall R whenever the vehicle is used, remove corrosive substances with water after- wards R damage the vehicle and cause yourself to fall. There is a danger of injury. Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suita- ble ladder. R before and after each use during winter, check the anti-corrosion protection, and touch it up if necessary Maintenance and care When cleaning the vehicle, always use the vehicle's steps and grab handles or secure climbing aids, such as a suitable ladder.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion and damage caused by neglect or incorrect care cannot always be completely rectified. In such cases, contact a qualified specialist workshop. ! Do not use parts of the vehicle or open- ings in the bodywork, such as battery com- partment covers or fuel/AdBlue ® tanks, as steps. Parts of the vehicle or openings in the bodywork can otherwise be damaged. ! In order to avoid consequential damage, repair damage caused by loose chippings and remove any dirt immediately, in partic- ular: Chassis and body G WARNING Flammable material such as leaves, grass or twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system.
There is a risk of fire. When driving off road or on unpaved roads, check the vehicle's underside regularly. In particular, remove parts of plants or other flammable materials which have become trapped. In the case of damage, contact a qualified specialist workshop. R insect remains R bird droppings R flash rust R oils and grease R tree resin R fuels R salt residue Wash your vehicle more frequently if it gets dirty more often. R tar stains ! Vehicles with Mercedes-Benz protective chassis sealing: When used in dirt-intensive operating condi- tions, the vehicle and the body should be reg- ularly cleaned and cared for.
Parts and depos- its of flammable materials must be removed from the chassis and the body. This reduces the risk of flammable materials igniting on hot vehicle or body parts. R do not use high-pressure cleaners with round-spray jets for cleaning R only clean with the water pressure up to a maximum of 30 bar R clean the vehicle with a water tempera- ture up to a maximum of 40 † Z