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CAUTION
Do not polish the chrome parts in a dusty environment - there is a risk of
scratching the finish.
Decorative films
Read and observe
and
Wash the films with a mild soap solution and clean, warm water. Never use ag-
gressive cleaning products or chemical solvents, it could result in damage to
the films.
The following instructions must be observed for the high-pressure washing
the vehicle.
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The minimum distance between the nozzle and the vehicle body should be
50 cm.
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Keep the jet perpendicular to the film surface.
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The maximum water temperature is 50 °C.
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The maximum water pressure is 80 bar.
CAUTION
No ice scrapers should be used in the winter months to remove ice and snow
from the areas to which films have been applied. Do not remove frozen snow
or ice using other objects - there is a risk of damage to the film.
Windows and exterior mirrors
Read and observe
and
Use a plastic ice scraper for removing snow and ice from the windows and mir-
rors.
Clean the windows regularly with clean water, inside and out.
Dry the glass surfaces with a clean chamois leather or a cloth intended for this
purpose.
When drying the windows after washing the vehicle, do not use window leath-
ers that have been used to polish the bodywork. Residues of preservatives in
the chamois leather can smear the windows and reduce visibility.
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CAUTION
The ice scraper should not be moved forward and backward but in one direc-
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tion to avoid any damage to the surface of the glass.
Snow or ice that is contaminated with coarse dirt such as fine gravel, sand,
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and salt must not be removed from the window glass and mirrors – risk of
damage to the surface of the windows and mirrors.
Never remove snow or ice from glass parts using warm or hot water – there
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is a risk of cracking in glass.
When removing snow or ice from windows and mirror lenses ensure that the
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paintwork of the vehicle is not to damage.
Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp-edged objects or corro-
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sive and acidic cleaning agents – there is a risk of damaging the heating ele-
ments or window aerial.
Headlight lenses
Read and observe
and
Clean the plastic headlight lenses with clean, warm water and soap.
CAUTION
Never wipe the headlights dry.
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Do not use any sharp objects to clean the plastic lenses, this may damage
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the protective lacquer and consequently cause the cracking on the headlight
lenses.
Do not use any aggressive cleaning or chemical solvent products to clean the
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headlights – there is a risk of damaging the headlight lenses.
Door lock cylinders
Read and observe
and
Specific products must be used for de-icing door lock cylinders.
CAUTION
When washing your vehicle, ensure as little water as possible gets into the
locking cylinders.
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