Wash with a pressure washer
NOTICE
Follow the operating instructions for the high-pressure clean-
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er, in particular the instructions relating to the pressure and
the spray distance to the vehicle surface.
Do not direct the water jet directly at the following vehicle
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parts
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Components of the high-voltage system, for example the
charging socket, high-voltage cable etc.
Films
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Lock cylinder
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Columns on the vehicle
Trailer connection
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Swivelling ball bar
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Camera lenses and sensors
Plastic, chromed and anodised parts
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Remove snow and ice
NOTICE
Remove snow and ice with a plastic scraper or a suitable deic-
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ing agent.
Clean the cameras with a hand brush.
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Only move the scraper in one direction.
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Do not use scratchers or other sharp objects for foils.
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Do not remove snow and ice with hot or warm water.
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Do not remove snow and ice from surfaces with coarse dirt.
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Clean the charging cable
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Maintaining and cleaning ›
Clean the charging cable only after disconnecting it from the
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vehicle and from the charging station.
NOTICE
Risk of damaging the charging cable!
Water must not come in contact with the charging cable.
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Wipe off the charging cable with a dry cloth.
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Use a wipe moistened in detergent-free water for larger
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amounts of dirt.
If the charging cable is not used for a long time, clean it before
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reusing it.
Instructions for cleaning
Notes on the high-voltage system
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Stop the charging process and close the battery charging flap.
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Switch off the ignition.
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Components of the high-voltage system, such as orange ca-
bles, must not be damaged.
Handwash
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Wash the vehicle from top to bottom with a soft sponge or
wash glove and plenty of water, if necessary with additional
suitable cleaning agents.
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For foils and headlights, use a mild soap solution that contains
two tablespoons of white neutral soap to one litre of luke-
warm water.
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Use a glass cleaner for the windscreen wiper blades.
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Wash the cameras with clean water and dry with a suitable
clean wipe.
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