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Automat ic car wash
The vehicle can be washed in almost any
modern automatic car wash .
The vehicle paint is so durable 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 de-
sig n of the fac ility, the filte ring of the wash
water, the type of wash and care mater ial , etc.
If the paint has a dull appearance afte r go ing
through the car wash or is scratched, bring
this to the attention of the operator immedi-
ately. If necessary, use a different car wash.
Before going t hrough a car wash, be sure to
take the usual precautions such as closing the
windows and the roof . Factory installed an-
tennas must not be removed.
If you have installed additional accessories on
the vehicle - such as spoilers, roof rack, etc. -
it is best to ask the car was h operator if these
should be removed .
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WARNING
Always read and heed a ll WARNINGS and
other information
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page 200.
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Note
Before washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash, please make sure to retract the
exterior m irrors to prevent them from be-
ing damaged.
Washing the vehicle
by
hand
A lot of water is needed when washing a vehi-
cle by hand.
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Before you start washing, make sure you
have read and understood the WARNINGS
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in General information on page 200 .
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First soak all dried dirt until it is soft, then
rinse it off .
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As you clean your veh icle, start with the
roof and work your way down to the bottom,
us ing a sponge , a sponge glove o r a clean
brush.
Cleaning
a n d protec t ion
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Rinse the sponge or the sponge g love often,
flushing it clean eac h time .
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Use spec ia l car shampoo only for
very
per-
sistent d irt .
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Rinse the car thoroughly with water.
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Use a chamo is leather to gent ly wipe the ex-
ter ior d ry.
Use a separate sponge for cleaning the
whee ls, door sills and other regions exposed
to road dirt . In this way, you will not scratch
the pa int wit h coarse particles imbedded in
the sponge the next time you wash the car.
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WARNING
- Do not clean the underside of the chas -
sis, fenders, wheel covers, or ot her ha rd
to reach pa rts without protect ing you r
hands and arms. You may cut yourself on
sharp-edged metal parts .
-Always read and heed a ll WARNINGS and
other information
¢
page 200.
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Note
- Never t ry to remove dirt, mud or dust if
the s urface of the veh icle is dry . Never
use a dry cloth or sponge, since this
could scratch your vehicle's paint or win-
dows.
- Never wash your car in bright sunlight .
Drops of wate r act as magnifying lenses
and may damage your paint .
- When you wash your car in the winter: if
you rinse your vehicle with a hose, be
careful not to aim the stream of water
directly at locks, or at door or hatch
openings - they can freeze shut .
- Never use sponges designed to
remove
insects, or any kitche n scou ring sponges
or s imilar products. They can damage
your paint finish .
- You should remove debris (such as in-
sects) from the headlight lenses on a
regu lar bas is, for exampl e when refuel-
ing your veh icle . Never use a dry cloth or
sponge t o clean t he headlights. Only use
wet cloths o r sponges to prevent
scratches. It is best to use soapy water.
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