Polestar 2 2020, Manual

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IMPORTANT
• Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic
and rubber.
When using degreasant on plastic and
rubber, only rub with light pressure if it
is necessary. Use a soft washing
sponge.
Polishing glossy trim mouldings could
wear away or damage the glossy sur-
face layer.
Polishing agent that contains abrasive
must not be used.
• Only paint treatment recommended by
Polestar should be used. Contact Pole-
star Support for information. Other
treatment such as preserving, sealing,
protection, lustre sealing or similar
could damage the paintwork. Paint-
work damage caused by such treat-
ments is not covered by the Polestar
warranty.
Handwashing
The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This means that the car is easier
to clean since the dirt does not attach as firmly.
It also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps
the car fresh. Carry out cleaning in a cleaning
area with an oil separator, and use car shampoo.
Important things to remember when washing
the car by hand
• Avoid washing the car in direct sunlight. This
can cause the detergent or wax to dry and
have an abrasive effect.
• Remove bird droppings from the paintwork
as soon as possible. They contain substances
that damage and discolour paintwork very
quickly. For example, use soft paper or
sponge soaked in plenty of water. Contact
Polestar Support for information on how to
remove any stains.
• Wash the underbody, including wheel hous-
ings and bumpers.
• Rinse the entire car until the dissolved dirt has
been removed so as to reduce the risk of
scratches from washing. Do not spray directly
onto the locks.
• If necessary, use cold degreasing agent on
very dirty surfaces. Note that in this case, the
surfaces must not be hot from the sun.
• Wash using a sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of lukewarm water.
• Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm soap
solution or car shampoo.
• Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or a
water scraper. If you avoid allowing drops of
water to dry in strong sunlight, you reduce the
risk of water drying stains which may need to
be polished out.
• After the car has been washed, tar from
asphalt may remain. Use tar remover to get
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