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After washing, rinse t he car with plenty of
water and then dry with a chamois leather. Do
not use the same chamois leather for drying
as you use for cleaning the windshield and
windows.
Warning!
Moisture which gets on to t he brakes during
a car wash can reduce braking efciency or
make the brakes pull unevenly which could
increase the danger of an accident, causing
serious personal injuries or death.
Always apply the brakes a few times after
washing the car to test braking efficiency and
dry the brake discs. When doing this, take
care not to hamper other road u sers behind
you (traffic conditions permitting).
Automatic car washes
Optional add-on parts or parts which project
beyond the contours of the vehicle may be
damaged by design features (e.g. brus hes) of
automa t i c car washes.
Wash and dry by han d all points not reached
by a car wash, such as door and lid seams or
door sills.
Please consult the operator before using
automatic car washes.
Please observe the chapter ”WIPER BLADES”
on page 203.
The following parts are particularly suscepti-
ble to damage:
– Windshield wipers (always switch them off
to prevent th em wiping unintentionally in
intermittent or sensor operation).
– Fixed rear spoiler or extended rear spoiler.
– Wheels (the wider the rim and the lower the tire
height, the greater the risk of damage).
– High-gloss wheels (to prevent these from
getting scratched, do not clean with the
wheel-cleaning brushes of the car wash).
– External antenna (always unscrew).
– Roof Transport System (always remove
comple tely).
Note
Automatic car washes spray water at odd angles
and high pressures, which are not seen in normal
driving. Therefore, water can sometimes find its
way into the passengers compartment during or
shortly after the car wash.
Door locks
To prevent the door locks from f reezing during
the cold season, the lock cylinders should be
covered during a wash.
Should the locks freeze, use an ordinary
de-icer. In many cases, a well warmed key
can help. N ever use excessive force.
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