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Washing by hand
Read and observe
and
on page 140 first.
Soften the dirt with plenty of water and rinse as much as you can of this off.
Clean the vehicle with a soft sponge, a washing glove or a washing brush.
Work from the top to the bottom - starting with the roof.
For stubborn dirt, agents specifically intended for this purpose are to be used.
Wash out the sponge or washing glove thoroughly at short intervals.
Clean wheels, door sills and similar parts last. Use a second sponge for such
areas.
Give the vehicle a good rinse after washing it and dry it off using a chamois
leather.
WARNING
Protect your hands and arms from sharp-edged metal parts when cleaning
the underfloor or the inside of the wheel housings or the wheel trims – risk
of cuts!
CAUTION
Only apply slight pressure when cleaning the vehicle's paintwork.
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Do not wash your vehicle in bright sunlight – there is a risk of paint damage.
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Automatic car wash systems
Read and observe
and
on page 140 first.
The usual precautionary measures must be taken before washing the vehicle
in an automatic car wash system (e.g. closing the windows including the slid-
ing/tilting roof, etc.).
If your vehicle is fitted with any particular mounted parts, such as a spoiler,
roof rack, two-way radio aerial – it is best to consult the operator of the car
wash system beforehand.
The lips of the windscreen wiper rubbers must be cleaned and degreased with
cleaning agents especially formulated for the task after an automatic wash
with wax.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
Fold in the exterior mirrors to prevent damage before washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash system. Never manually fold in electric exterior mirrors -
always use the electric controls.
Washing with a high-pressure cleaner
When washing the vehicle with a high-pressure cleaner, the instructions for
use of the equipment must be observed. This applies in particular to the pres-
sure used and to the spraying distance.
Maintain a sufficiently large distance to the parking aid sensors and soft mate-
rials such as rubber hoses or insulation material.
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joints when washing the vehicle in the winter using a hose or high-pressure
cleaner – there is a risk of freezing.
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cleaners or steam jets, the sensors must only be directly sprayed for short pe-
riods while a minimum distance of 10 cm must be observed.
See also Washing a vehicle with decorative film trim using a high-pressure
cleaner
Cleaning vehicle exterior
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle paint work
Plastic parts
Rubber seals
Chrome parts
Decorative films
Windows and external mirrors
Headlight glasses
Door closing cylinder
CAUTION
Read and observe
and
on page 140 first.
CAUTION
Do not aim the water jet directly at the lock cylinders or the door or opening
To avoid damaging the parking aid sensors while cleaning with high-pressure
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