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262 Maintaining and cleaning ›
NOTICE
Wash out the sponge or wash mitt regularly.
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Use a different sponge for wheels, sills and the lower part of
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the vehicle than that used for the other vehicle parts.
Do not wash the vehicle in the blazing sun.
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Do not dry the headlights or use sharp objects.
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Do not put pressure on the bodywork when washing.
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The temperature of the washing water may be a max. 60 °C.
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After hand washing
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Rinse the vehicle and wipe it with a suitable clean cloth.
Vehicle paint
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Preserve the varnish at least twice a year with hard wax.
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Use a polish for matt lacquers.
Films
Films will age and become brittle – this is entirely normal: this is
not an error.
The following factors have a negative effect on the life or colour
fastness of the films:
Sun rays
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moisture
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Air pollution
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Stones, e.g. due to the rebound of the cargo during transport
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on the roof rack
Protection of hollow spaces
Corrosion-prone cavities of the vehicle are permanently protec-
ted by preservative wax at the factory.
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Remove spilled wax with a plastic scraper, clean stains with
mineral spirits.
Ice scraper
Underseal
The underside is permanently protected by the factory against
chemical and mechanical influences.
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Have the protective coating checked by a specialist garage be-
fore starting and at the end of the cold season.
Wheels
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After washing, preserve the wheels with suitable means.
WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Severe dirt on the wheels can result in the wheels unbalancing.
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Car jack
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If necessary, treat moving parts with suitable grease.
Tow hitch
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Coat the ball head of the towing device with a suitable grease
whenever necessary.
Ice scraper
In the luggage compartment lid
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