Care of vehicle and cleaning
Component
Paintwork
Paint damage
Fuel overflow
Surface rust
Corrosion
Water no longer
pearls off clean paint-
work
Paint has lost its
shine, gloss cannot
be restored by waxing
Residues, e.g. insects,
bird droppings, resin-
ous tree sap, road salt
Fat-based stains, e.g.
cosmetics or sun lo-
tion
Carbon parts
Dirt/deposits
Mild detergent: not more than two tablespoons of pH-neutral detergent to one litre of water
a)
Cleaning the interior
Component
Windows
Dirt/deposits
Ornamental trim/
Dirt/deposits
mouldings
Plastic parts
Dirt/deposits
Heavier dirt/deposits
Displays/instru-
Dirt/deposits
ment cluster
Controls and dis-
Dirt/deposits
plays
Seat belts
Dirt/deposits
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Situation
Refer to the vehicle data sticker for the paint no. and touch
up using a paint pen¢
Rinse with water without delay
Surface rust remover, apply wax afterwards; contact your
qualified workshop with any questions
Have it removed by your qualified workshop
Apply wax (at least twice a year)
Treat with a suitable polish; finish with wax coating if pol-
ish does not contain wax compounds
Remove immediately using water and a micro-fibre cloth
Remove immediately using mild detergent
cloth
Interior: Same treatment as plastic parts
Exterior: Same treatment as painted parts
Situation
Remedy
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Remedy
Glass cleaning agent, then wipe dry
Mild detergent
a >
Damp cloth
Mild detergent
a >
; solvent-free plastic cleaning
agent if necessary
Soft cloth with LCD cleaner; dust deposits in the
lower area of the instrument cluster can be re-
moved with a soft brush.
Soft brush, then soft sponge with mild detergent
Mild detergent
a >
(allow to dry before retracting)
and a soft
a >
a >