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Vehicle maintenance and cleaning 269
Safety First Operating instructions Practical tips Technical Data
Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
Care and cleaning the vehicle exterior
Introduction
Regular maintenance and washing help to maintain the value of the vehicle.
This may also be one of the requirements for acknowledging warranty claims
in the event of bodywork corrosion or paint defects.
Products suitable for the care of your vehicle are available at any Technical
Service.
Additional information and warnings:
x Care and cleaning of the vehicle interior page 278
x Working in the engine compartment page 304
x Accessories, parts replacement, repairs and modifications page 285
WARNING
Car care products may be toxic and hazardous. If car care products are not
suitable or are used inappropriately, this could result in accident, serious
injury, burns or intoxication.
x Car care products must always be stored in the original container which
should be kept closed.
x Observe information provided by the manufacturer.
x To prevent confusion, never store car care products in empty food cans,
bottles or other containers.
x Keep all care products out of reach of children.
x Harmful vapours may be produced when using car care products. There-
fore, care products should only be used in well-ventilated spaces or in the
open air.
x Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil, acetone or any other volatile
liquid to wash, clean or care for the vehicle. These are toxic and highly
flammable.
WARNING
Inappropriate care and cleaning of vehicle components may effect the
vehicle safety equipment, increasing the risk of severe injury.
x Vehicle components should only be cleaned and maintained in accord-
ance with the manufacturer's instructions.
x Only use approved or recommended care products.
Caution
Cleaning products which contain solvents will damage the material.
For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in areas allocated for this purpose, to prevent dirty
water which may be contaminated by oil, grease or fuel, from entering the
drains. In some districts, washing vehicles outside wash bays is prohibited.
For the sake of the environment
Where possible, always use products which respect the environment.
WARNING (continued)
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