User Manual

General Maintenance
The durability, safety, trade-in value and
reliability of your vehicle largely depend on
the care you give it. This includes regular
service in accordance with the
maintenance schedules specified.
The driving style of the person at the wheel
and the care given to the vehicle will have
a direct influence on the condition of the
vehicle. The driver can often provide the
dealer with information which is very
important for correct maintenance.
Prior to the service intervals and the
related activities, contact your authorized
Service dealer.
Cab Maintenance
In order to keep this quality as high as
possible, during vehicle use, regular
maintenance should be carried out on the
cab surfaces.
To prevent the formation of rust in box
sections and other cavities, the cab is
protected with corrosion-inhibiting products
(ML) in production.
Due to the setting of the structure,
minor bare spots may develop in this
additional protective coating. For this
reason, the manufacturer considers it
necessary to have further treatment
carried out within a specific period
(consult the warranty manual) after the
vehicle has been taken into service.
If this does not happen, the warranty
will become invalid.
The relevant warranty conditions are
listed in the warranty manual.
Cleaning
Cleaning the Vehicle
Before the vehicle is cleaned, check for
leaks in the engine, axles, gearbox, etc.
This is no longer possible after cleaning
the vehicle and carrying out maintenance
work.
When a high-pressure cleaner is used,
take special note of the following points:
• Make sure that the doors, windows
and roof hatch are properly closed.
• Never spray directly on seals.
There is a danger of them being
forced open so that water can
penetrate or grease packed behind
them is flushed away. This may
happen, for example, with the
universal joint on the steering box.
As a result, the spider may seize
so that the steering will jam.
• Do not spray directly onto steering
ball joints.
• The power steering fluid reservoir
is fitted with a vent. Water may
enter the reservoir via this vent,
which will cause damage to the
steering gear.
• When cleaning the radiator/
intercooler, take care not to
damage the fins.
• Do not direct the high-pressure
cleaner/steam cleaner jet too long
at the air-conditioning system
condenser. As a result of the high
temperature, the pressure in the
system will rise too high, which
may cause damage to the system.
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