Wash using a sponge, car washing deter-
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gent and plenty of lukewarm water.
Clean the wiper blades with lukewarm
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soap solution or car washing detergent.
Dry the vehicle using a clean, soft chamois
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or a squeegee. Try not to let drops of
water dry in strong sunlight. This could
cause water drying stains that may need
to be polished out.
In areas with heavy industrial emissions,
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more frequent washing of the vehicle's
exterior is recommended.
Tar spots from asphalt may remain even
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after washing. Use a tar remover to
remove these spots.
WARNING
Always entrust engine washing to a work-
shop. If the engine is hot, there is a risk of
fire.
CAUTION
Dirty headlights do not work as well. Clean
them regularly, e.g. when refueling.
Do not use corrosive cleaners. Use water
and a non-abrasive sponge.
NOTE
Exterior lighting such as headlights and
taillights may develop temporary conden-
sation on the inside of the lens. This is nor-
mal. All exterior lighting is designed to
resist this. Condensation is normally ven-
ted out of the lamp housing once the light
has been lit for some period of time.
CAUTION
Make sure that the panoramic roof*
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and sun shade are closed before wash-
ing the vehicle.
Never use abrasive polishing agents on
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the panoramic roof.
Never use wax on the rubber seals
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around the panoramic roof.
CAUTION
Remember to remove dirt from the drain
holes in the doors and sills after washing
the vehicle.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 625)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 625)
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Automatic car washes (p. 628)
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High-pressure washing (p. 629)
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 629)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
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components (p. 630)
Cleaning rims (p. 631)
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Corrosion protection (p. 631)
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Settings for automatically activating the
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parking brake (p. 400)
* Option/accessory.
627