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Exterior car care
Read and observe and on page 191 first.
Vehicle compo-
nents
Circumstances Remedy
Paint
Spilled fuel
Clear water, cloth, (clean as soon as
possible)
No water drop-
lets form on the
paint
Use hard wax preserve (at least twice a
year), apply wax to clean and dry body
Paint has gone
matt
Use polish, then wax (if the polish does
not contain any preservative ingredi-
ents)
Plastic parts Soiling
Clear water, cloth / sponge, possibly
cleaners provided for this purpose
Chrome
and anodised
parts
Soiling
clear water, cloth, possibly cleaners
provided for this purpose, clean then
polish with a soft dry cloth
Films Soiling soft sponge and mild soap solution
a)
Windows
and door mirrors
Soiling
Wash with clean water and dry with a
wipe specifically for that purpose
Head / taillights Soiling soft sponge and mild soap solution
a)
Reversing camera
Soiling
Wash with clean water and dry with a
soft cloth
Snow/ice Hand brush / de-icer
Door lock cylin-
ders
Snow/ice
De-icing fluid specifically for that pur-
pose
Wiper / wiper
blades
Soiling Windscreen cleaner, sponge or cloth
Wheels Soiling
Clear water, then apply appropriate
substance
a)
A mild soap solution consisting of 2 tablespoons of natural soap to 1 litre of lukewarm water.
The jack is maintenance-free. If necessary, the moving parts of the jack should
be lubricated with a suitable lubricant.
The towing device is maintenance-free. Coat the ball head of the towing de-
vice with a suitable grease whenever necessary.
Protection of cavities
All the cavities of your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are protected
by a layer of long-lasting protective wax applied in the factory.
If any small amount of wax flow out of the cavities at high temperatures, these
must be removed with a plastic scraper and the stains cleaned using a petrole-
um cleaner.
Underbody
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
We recommend having the protective coating checked — preferably before
the beginning of winter and at the end of winter.
Product life of the films
Environmental influences (e.g. sunlight, humidity, air pollution, rockfall) affect
the life of the films. Films will age and become brittle – this is entirely normal;
this is not a fault.
Sunlight may also affect the strength of the film colour.
When transporting a load on the roof rack (e.g. roof box or similar), there is an
increased risk of film damage (e.g. of chipping from the secured load).
CAUTION
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Vehicle paint
■
Repair damaged areas as soon as possible.
■
Matt-painted parts should not be treated with polishes or hard waxes.
■
Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of paint scratches.
■
Do not apply any paint care products to door seals or window guides.
■
Plastic parts
■
Do not use paint polish.
■
Chromed and anodised parts
■
Do not polish in a dusty environment - risk of surface scratches.
■
Films
The following instructions must be observed, otherwise there is a risk of film
damage.
■
Do not use dirty cloths or sponges for cleaning.
■
Do not use a scraper or other means to remove ice and snow.
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Care and maintenance
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