Cleaning the vehicle exterior
Notes on cleaning the vehicle exterior
G
WARNING
You could become trapped by the wind-
shield wipers if they start moving while
cleaning the windshield or wiper blades.
There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield
or wiper blades.
G
WARNING
If you use openings in the bodywork or
detachable parts as steps, you could:
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slip and/or fall
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damage the vehicle and cause yourself to
fall.
There is a risk of injury.
Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suit-
able ladder.
!
Do not use parts of the vehicle or body
openings such as the battery box cover or
fuel/DEF tank, for example, as steps. Parts
of the vehicle or body openings can other-
wise be damaged.
!
In order to avoid consequential damage,
repair damage caused by loose chippings
and remove any dirt immediately, in particu-
lar:
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insect remains
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bird droppings
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flash rust
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tree resin
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oils and grease
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fuels
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tar stains
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salt residue
Wash your vehicle more frequently if it gets
dirty more often.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion and
damage caused by neglect or incorrect care
cannot always be completely rectified. In such
cases, contact a qualified specialist workshop.
When cleaning the vehicle, always use the
vehicle's steps and grab handles or secure
climbing aids, such as a suitable ladder.
Keep steps and grab handles free from dirt,
such as:
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mud
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clay
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snow
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ice
Distance sensor
Clean the cover of distance sensor
:
regu-
larly. In this way, you will avoid malfunctions.
If the distance sensor is dirty, the on-board
computer shows the
Ò
Distance sensor
Distance sensor
dirty
dirty
message in the yellow event window.
Rain and light sensor and Lane Keep-
ing Assist camera
Regularly clean the windshield in the area of
rain/light sensor
;
and camera
:
. In this
way, you will avoid malfunctions.
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