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Washing the vehicle
Please first read and note the introductory information and
heed the WARNINGS →
Introduction
The longer insect splatter, bird droppings, tree sap, road dirt,
industrial deposits, tar, soot, road salt, and other aggressive
materials stay on your vehicle, the more damage they do to the
paint finish. High temperatures (including strong sunlight) increase
the corrosive effects. The vehicle underbody should also be washed
regularly and thoroughly.
Car wash
Pay close attention to the information provided by the car wash
operator. Before going through a car wash, be sure to take the
usual precautions to help prevent damage, such as closing the
windows, folding back the outside mirrors, etc. If you have installed
additional accessories on the vehicle, such as a spoiler, a roof rack,
or an antenna, always ask the car wash operator if this poses a
problem →
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The paint finish is tough enough that the vehicle can normally be
washed without problems in an automatic car wash. However, the
effect on the paint depends to a large extent on the type of car
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