WARNING
After the vehicle has been washed, the wet brakes or, in winter, brake discs or pads coated
with ice, react slower and need longer stopping distances.
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Always dry the brakes and clean off any ice coatings with a few careful applications of the
brake. Make sure not to endanger other motorists or cyclists or disobey legal requirements.
CAUTION
Sharp edges under the vehicle can cut exposed skin.
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Always protect your hands and arms from cuts on sharp metal edges when cleaning the
underbody, the inside of the wheel housings, etc.
NOTICE
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The water temperature must not be more than +140 °F (+60 °C).
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To help prevent damage to the paint, do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
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Do not use insect sponges, abrasive kitchen sponges or similar things to clean the vehicle.
These can damage the paint finish.
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Never clean headlights with a dry cloth or sponge. Always use a wet cloth or sponge. For
best results use soapy water.
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When washing or rinsing the vehicle in cold weather, do not let water get into the lock
cylinders or point the hose at gaps around the doors, hood, or rear hatch. The water could
freeze on the locks and seals and make it difficult to open the vehicle!
NOTICE
To help prevent vehicle damage in a car wash:
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Compare the vehicle track width with the dimensions of the guide rails in the car wash to
help prevent damage to wheel rims and tires!
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Switch off the rain sensor before driving the vehicle through a car wash,
Rain sensor
.
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Make sure there is enough clearance for the height and width of the vehicle.
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To help prevent paint damage to the engine hood, place wiper blades against the windshield
after they have dried. Do not let them snap back into place.
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Fold the outside mirrors toward the vehicle body.
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Lock the rear hatch to help prevent unintentional opening in the car wash.
Washing with a power washer
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Always follow the instructions for the power washer. This especially applies to the
pressure
and
spraying distance
⇒
.
Make sure there is enough distance to soft materials such as rubber hoses or insulating material as
well as the sensors of the Park Distance Control system (if equipped). The Park Distance Control
system sensors can be found in the rear and, if applicable, front bumper
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.
Never use
concentrated jet nozzles
or so-called
dirt blasters
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