Maintenance
Washing the vehicle
The longer you take to clean the tanks, e.g.
remains of insects, bir
d excrements, tree
resin or anti frost salt adhered to your vehi-
cle, the more damage it can cause to the
surface. High temperatures, for instance
strong sunlight, further intensify the dam-
age.
Before washing the car, soften the dirt using
plenty of water.
To remove encrusted dirt such as insects,
bird droppings or tree resin, use a lot of water
and a microfibre cloth.
Have the underside of the vehicle washed
after the end of the anti frost salts in winter.
High pressure cleaning equipment
When washing the vehicle with a high-pres-
sure cleaner, always follow the operating in-
structions for the equipment. This applies
particularly to the operating pressure and
the distance between the spraying water. Do
not aim the jet directly to the side window
gaskets, doors, covers or the panoramic sun-
roof*; the same applies to tyres, rubber ho-
ses, soundproofing material, sensors* or
camera lenses*. Keep a distance of at least
40 cm.
Do not remove snow and ice with a high-
pressure cleaner.
Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out
in a direct str
eam or one that has a rotating
jet for forcing off dirt.
The water temperature must not exceed
60°C.
Automatic car washes
Spray the vehicle before starting the car
wash.
Make sure that the windows and the panor-
amic sunroof* are closed and the wind-
screen wipers are deactivated. Bear in mind
the instructions of the car wash tunnel oper-
ator, especially if your vehicle has detacha-
ble parts.
Use of car washes without brushes if possi-
ble.
Washing by hand
Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a
soft sponge or with a brush. Only use clean-
ing products that do not contain solvents.
Washing vehicles with a matte paint by
hand
To prevent damage to the vehicle when
washing it, first remove the thicker dust and
dirt. To remove traces of insects, grease and
fingerprints, it is best to use a special cleaner
for matte paint.
Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To
avoid damaging the surface of the paint, do
not apply too much pressure.
Rinse with plenty of water. Then clean it with
a neutral cleaning product and a soft micro-
fibre cloth.
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of water
and then leave it to dry. Remove traces of
water with a leather cloth.
WARNING
●
Only wash the vehicle with the ignition
switched off or according to the specifica-
tions of the car wash tunnel operator. Acci-
dent hazard!
●
When cleaning the underbody or the in-
side of the wheel arches, protect yourself
from sharp or pointy metal parts. Risk of
cut!
●
After cleaning the brakes could act more
slowly due to moisture or, in winter, the ice
on the brake discs and pads. Accident haz-
ard! In this case the brakes should be dried
by pressing the brake pedal several times.
CAUTION
●
Before washing the vehicle in an auto-
matic car wash, please make sure to retract
the exterior mirrors to prevent them from
being damaged. Electric exterior rearview
mirrors must always be folded/deployed
electrically!
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