General care
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the op‐
tional equipment selected or the country specifi‐
cation. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Washing the vehicle
General
Regularly remove foreign bodies, for example
leaves, from the area below the windscreen with
the bonnet raised.
Wash the vehicle frequently especially in winter.
Very high levels of dirt and road salt can cause
damage to the vehicle.
Steam-jet cleaners and high-
pressure cleaners
Safety note
NOTE
When cleaning with high-pressure cleaners, ex‐
cessive pressure or excessive temperatures
can damage various components. There is a
danger of damage to property. Ensure a suffi‐
cient distance and do not spray for an extended
period of time. Comply with the instructions for
the high-pressure cleaner.
Distances and temperature
▷
Maximum temperature: 60 ℃/140 ℉.
▷
Minimum distance to sensors, cameras,
seals: 30 cm, approximately 12 in.
Automatic car washes
Safety notes
NOTE
If high-pressure washers are used, water may
penetrate the area around the windows. There
is a danger of damage to property. Avoid high
pressure washers.
NOTE
The vehicle can be damaged if automatic
washing bays or car washes are used incor‐
rectly. There is a danger of damage to property.
Observe the following notes:
▷ Textile car washes or systems using soft
brushes are preferable, to avoid damage
to the paintwork.
▷ Avoid washing bays or car washes with
guide rails higher than 10 cm, 4 in, to
avoid damage to the body.
▷ Note the maximum tyre width of the guide
rail to avoid damage to tyres and rims.
▷ Fold in the exterior mirrors to avoid dam‐
aging them.
▷ Deactivate the wipers and the rain sensor
(if fitted) to avoid damage to the wiper sys‐
tem.
▷ Do not treat the convertible top with wax.
Ensure that a programme without wax or a
special convertible programme is available,
to avoid damage to the convertible top.
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