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324 Maintenance and care
If you would like to leave the vehicle while
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it is being washed, make sure the key is
located in the vehicle. Park position j
will otherwise be engaged automatically.
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If, after the car wash, you remove the wax
from the windshield and wiper rubbers, this
will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.
Information on using a power washer
& WARNING Risk of an accident when using
power washers with round-spray nozzles
The water jet can cause externally invisible
damage.
Components damaged in this way may unex-
pectedly fail.
Do not use a power washer with round-
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spray nozzles.
Have damaged tires or chassis parts
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replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol-
lowing when using a power washer:
Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm)
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to the vehicle.
Vehicles with decorative films: parts of your
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vehicle are covered with a decorative film.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in (70 cm)
between the film-covered parts of the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer. Move the
power washer nozzle around while cleaning.
The water temperature of the power washer
must not exceed 140°F (60°C).
Observe the information on the correct dis-
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tance in the equipment manufacturer's oper-
ating instructions.
Do not direct the nozzle of the power washer
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directly at sensitive parts, such as tires, gaps,
electrical components, batteries, light sources
and ventilation slits.
Washing the vehicle by hand
* NOTE Damage to the wheel arch flares
and bumpers if used as a step
The wheel arch flares and bumpers can be
damaged or become detached from the vehi-
cle if you use them as a step.
Only use the two steps indicated on the
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rear bumper.
* NOTE Engine damage due to water ingress
Take care not to point the water jet
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directly towards the air inlet grille below
the hood.
Requirements
Observe the relevant legal requirements (e.g.
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in some countries, washing by hand is permit-
ted only in specially designated wash bays).
Use a mild cleaning agent (e.g. car shampoo).
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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using a
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soft car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
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