x Never clean headlights with a dry cloth or sponge. Always use a wet cloth or sponge. For
best results use soapy water.
x When washing or rinsing the vehicle in cold weather, do not let water get into the lock
cylinders or point the hose at gaps around the doors, hood, or luggage compartment lid. The
water could freeze on the locks and seals and make it difficult to open the vehicle!
x In cold weather, dry the rubber gaskets (rubber seals) and the surfaces they touch with a
cloth to make sure they do not freeze shut.
NOTICE
To help prevent vehicle damage in a car wash:
x Close the CSC roof completely.
x Compare the vehicle track width with the dimensions of the guide rails in the car wash to
help prevent damage to wheel rims and tires!
x Switch off the rain sensor before driving the vehicle through a car wash, Rain sensor.
x Make sure there is enough clearance for the height and width of the vehicle.
x To help prevent paint damage to the engine hood, place wiper blades against the windshield
after they have dried. Do not let them snap back into place.
x Fold the outside mirrors toward the vehicle body. Do not fold power folding mirrors
manually!
x Lock the luggage compartment lid to help prevent unintentional opening in the car wash.
Washing with a power washer
¤ Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Always follow the instructions for the power washer. This especially applies to the pressure and
spraying distance ⇒ .
Make sure there is enough distance to soft materials such as rubber hoses or insulating material as
well as the sensors of the Park Distance Control system. The Park Distance Control system sensors
can be found in the rear and, if applicable, front bumper ⇒
.
Never use concentrated jet nozzles or so-called dirt blasters ⇒
.
Never use a power washer to clean the engine compartment ⇒ page 384, Cleaning the engine
compartment.
WARNING
Improper use of power washers can cause serious invisible permanent damage leading to tire
failure and loss of vehicle control. This can cause accidents and severe personal injury.
x Keep sufficient distance between water jet and tires. Never wash tires with a nozzle that
sprays the water out in a direct stream regardless of the distance to the tire and even for a
very short time.
x Never use “dirt blasters” to clean tires. Even spraying from a relatively long distance for a
very short time can do visible or invisible damage to tires.
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