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MOBILITY
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
rim cleaners having a pH value from 5 to
9. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or
steam cleaners above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning
agents can destroy the protective coating
of adjacent components, such as the brake
disk.
After cleaning, apply the brakes shortly to
dry them. The heat generated during brak-
ing dries brake disks and brake pads and
protects them against corrosion.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the ra-
diator grille or door handles with plenty
of water, if necessary, with auto shampoo
added, particularly when they have been ex-
posed to road salt.
Rubber components
Environmental influences can cause surface
contamination of rubber parts and a loss of
gloss. Use only water and suitable cleaning
agents for cleaning.
Treat especially worn rubber parts with rub-
ber care products at regular intervals. When
cleaning rubber seals, do not use any sili-
con-containing vehicle care products in or-
der to avoid damage or noises.
Wiper blades
The wiper blades are cleaned by using the
washer system.
Avoid cleaning the wiper blades manually,
as this may reduce wiper performance.
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Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood com-
ponents only with a moist rag. Then dry
with a soft cloth.
Plastic components
NOTICE
Solvent cleaners that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, cold
cleaning agents, fuel and such, can damage
plastic parts. There is a risk of damage
to property. Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen the cloth lightly with water, if
needed.
Do not soak the headliner.
Seat belts
Warning
Chemical solvent cleaners can destroy the
seat belt fabric. Missing protective effect
of the seat belts. There is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Use only a mild soap
solution for cleaning the seat belts.
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action
and thus have a negative impact on safety.
Use only a mild soap solution, with the seat
belts clipped into their buckles.
Seat belts should only be allowed to retract
if they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats
Warning
Objects in the driver's footwell can limit
the pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and
cannot enter into the driver's footwell. Use
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