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During cleaning, always keep a sufficiently large spraying distance in particu-
lar from the parking sensors, the reversing camera lens, the external decora-
tive and protective plastic parts (e.g. roof racks, spoilers, protective strips) and
other vehicle parts made of non-metallic materials, such as rubber hoses or in-
sulation materials – otherwise there is a risk of damage.
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When washing the vehicle, do not point the water jet directly at the tow bar
or the trailer socket - there is a risk of seal damage or washing out the grease.
Caring for the outside of the vehicle
Read and observe
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Vehicle compo-
nent
Facts of the
matter
Remedy
Paint
Spilled fuel
Clear water, cloth, (clean as soon as
possible)
No water drop-
lets form on the
paint
Use hard wax (min. twice a year), apply
wax to clean and dry body
Matt paint
Use polish, then preserve (if the polish
does not contain any preservative in-
gredients)
Plastic parts Soiling
Clear water, cloth / sponge provided
for the intended cleaning agent
Chromed
and anodised
parts
Soiling
Clear water, cloth or cleaning agent
provided for this purpose, then polish
with a soft dry cloth
Foils Soiling soft sponge and mild soap solution
a)
Windows
and door mirrors
Soiling
Wash with clean water and dry using
the intended cloth
Headlights/lights 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 cylinder Snow / ice De-icer
Vehicle compo-
nent
Facts of the
matter
Remedy
Wiper / wiper
blades
Soiling Glass cleaner, sponge or cloth
Wheels Soiling
Clear water, then coat with appropriate
conservation solution
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 hollow spaces
All the hollow spaces on your vehicle which are at risk from corrosion are pro-
tected for life by a layer of 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 protection
The underside of your vehicle is already permanently protected by the factory
against chemical and mechanical influences.
We recommend having the protective coating underneath the vehicle and the
chassis 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
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Damaged areas should be repaired as soon as possible.
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Do not treat painted parts with or hard waxes.
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General Maintenance
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