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distance from soft materials such as rubber hoses, sound dead-
ening material, and the parking aid sensors* that are located in the
front or rear bumper .
Do not use washers with a rotating jet or a nozzle spraying a high
pressure jet of water in any case.
Hand washing
When washing your vehicle by hand, first soften the dirt with
copious amounts of water and rinse it off as best you can.
Then clean the vehicle using a soft sponge, an auto glove or a low-
pressure wash brush . Work from the top down - starting with the
roof. Use a shampoo only for very stubborn dirt.
Rinse the sponge or auto glove thoroughly at frequent intervals.
Clean the wheels, door sills and similar areas last . Use a separate
sponge for this.
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WARNING
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Car washes with conveyors can damage the vehicle tires,
which could cause the tire to lose pressure suddenly while driving
and put you at risk for an accident. Do not use car washes with
conveyors.
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Switch off the ignition when you wash your vehicle to avoid an
accident.
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Protect your hands and arms from sharp metal edges when you
clean the underbody, the inside of the wheel wells or the wheel
covers to avoid cutting yourself.
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When washing your vehicle in the winter: Moisture and ice in
the brake system can affect the brakes.
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Never wash tires with a jet that sprays water in a direct stream.
This could cause invisible damage to the tires and weaken them,
even if the spray is from a relatively long distance and for a short
time . Damaged and weakened tires can fail and cause accidents
and personal injury.
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Note
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Never drive your vehicle through any automatic car wash that
fails to provide either sufficient clearance for your vehicle or suffi -
cient track width for your tires. Risk of expensive damage to the
vehicle's underbody, tires, and rims!
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As described in your Warranty & Maintenance booklet, damage
or malfunction
due to misuse of the vehicle or failure to operate the
vehicle in accordance with the instructions
of this Owner's Manual
will not be covered under warranty .
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Fold the exterior mirrors flat - there is a risk of damaging the
exterior mirrors. Power folding exterior mirrors must not be folded
in or out by hand. Use the power function!
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Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. You may damage the
paint .
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Do not use sponges designed to remove insects, rough kitchen
sponges, or similar products. You risk damaging the paint surface .
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Never clean the headlights with a dry cloth or sponge. Use a wet
cloth or sponge . It is best to use soapy water .
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Never clean tires using a nozzle that sprays water in a direct
stream . Damage can occur even with a relatively long spraying
distance and for a very short time.
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To avoid damaging your vehicle, always make sure that there is
sufficient distance between the spray head and soft materials like
rubber hoses, plastic parts and sound-deadening
materials . Never
aim the spray head at the same point for a long time. This also
applies to cleaning headlights and painted bumpers . Remember :
the closer the nozzle is to the surface of the material, the greater the
stress on the material.
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For the sake of the environment
Wash your vehicle only at specially designed facilities. They can
prevent any dirty water contaminated
by oil from entering the waste
water . In certain areas washing a car outside of such facilities is not
permitted . •
Vehicle care
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