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Cleaning
and protection
the waste water. In certain areas washing
a car outside of such facilities is not per-
mitted.
Caring for vehicles with matte finish
paint
Applies to vehicles: with matte finish paint
Vehicles with ma tt e finish poin t require spe-
cial core due to the characteris tics of the
point.
Automatic car washes
You must take the necessary precautions such
as closing the windows before using an auto-
matic car wash. See the car wash attendant if
there is special equipment on your vehicle
such as a spoiler or remote control antenna
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Only use car washes where the vehicle re-
mains stationary and the washing equipment
moves around the vehicle when washing and
drying .
It
is not possible to use car washes
that move the vehicle through the car wash
using a chain
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Only use car washes that use cloth cleaning
equipment, not brushes .
Washing with pressure washers
When washing your vehicles with a pressure
washer, always follow the operating instruc-
tions provided with the pressure washer . This
is especially important in regard to the pres-
sure and spraying distance. Be sure to keep
enough distance from soft materials such as
rubber hoses or insulating material as well as
from the parking system sensors*, which are
located in the front or rear bumper.
Never use rotary nozzles or high pressure
nozzles.
Washing by hand
To avoid damaging the paint when washing,
first remove dust and large particles from
your vehicle. Insects , grease spots and finger-
prints are best removed with a special cleaner
for matte finish paint.
Apply the product using a microfiber cloth. To
avoid damaging the paint surface, do not use
too much pressure.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with water. Clean
the vehicle starting at the top and working to-
ward the bottom using a neutral shampoo
and a soft microfiber cloth. Stop frequently to
rinse the cloth thoroughly.
Clean the wheels and sill panels last. Use a
clean sponge on these areas.
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly again and let it
air dry . If there are any water spots, they can
be removed using a leather cloth.
Clean again with the special cleaner for matte
finish paint if necessary.
Removing stubborn dirt
Bird droppings or tree sap are best removed
with plenty of water and a microfiber cloth.
You should rinse off gasoline residue immedi-
ately with plenty of water .
A
WARNING
-
- Wash your vehicle only when the ignition
is switched off to reduce the risk of a
crash.
- To reduce the risk of cutting yourself,
protect your hands and arms from metal
parts with sharp edges when cleaning
the underbody, the inside of the wheel
housings or the wheel covers.
- If washing your vehicle during the win-
ter, moisture and ice in the brake system
can affect the vehicle's braking ability.
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Note
- Do not treat vehicle parts painted with
matte finish paint using polishing mate-
rials or hard wax. These products could
cause damage to the appearance or sur-
face that cannot be repaired.
- Never use protective wax.
It
can destroy
the matte finish effect.
- Do not place any stickers or magnetic
signs on vehicle parts painted with
matte finish paint. The paint could be
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