·
Do not use cleaning agents that contain
solvents. Solvents can cause irreparable
damage to the airbag modules.
·
Protect your hands and arms against
parts with sharp edges, e.g. when clean-
ing the insides of the wheel housings.
WARNING
If the windscreen, door windows or rear
window are dirty, iced up or affected by
condensation, visibility will be reduced and
the risk of accidents and severe injuries will
increase. This could impair the safety
equipment of the vehicle.
·
Drive only when you have a clear view
through all windows.
·
Do not treat the windscreen with water-
repellent window coating agents. In un-
favourable conditions, they can cause in-
creased dazzle.
WARNING
Care products may be toxic and hazardous.
Unsuitable care products and incorrect ap-
plication of care products can cause acci-
dents, severe injuries, burns or poisoning.
·
Store care products only in the closed
original container.
·
Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
·
Keep children away from all care prod-
ucts.
·
Use care products only outside or in
well-ventilated rooms so that you do not
breathe in any toxic vapours.
·
Never use turpentine, nail varnish re-
mover or other volatile fluids for vehicle
care. These substances are toxic and
highly flammable.
NOTICE
Soiling with aggressive and solvent-based in-
gredients can cause irreparable damage to
the vehicle equipment, even if left for only
a short time, e.g. on seat padding or trim
parts.
·
Do not let contamination or dirt dry.
·
Have stubborn stains removed by a quali-
fied workshop.
Washing the vehicle
To wash your vehicle correctly and properly,
please observe the following information
→ , → .
Automatic car washes
✓
The windows must be closed and the ex-
terior mirrors must be folded away.
✓
Vehicles with steering column lock:
If the
vehicle is mechanically pulled through
the car wash (wash tunnel), the steering
column must not unlock → page 142.
✓
The windscreen wipers → page 112 and
the rain and light sensor → page 114 are
switched off.
✓
The Auto Hold function → page 178 is
switched off.
Further information:
— Please observe information of the car
wash operator, especially where add-on
parts such as spoilers are concerned → .
— Preferably use textile car washes without
brushes.
— Do not select cleaning programmes with
hot wax for vehicles with decorative and
protective films.
— Regularly have the bottom of the vehicle
thoroughly cleaned to remove residue.
NOTICE
Car washes that scan the contours mechani-
cally may damage the vehicle, e.g spoiler.
High-pressure cleaner
— Observe information issued by the manu-
facturer and do not use rotating nozzles
under any circumstances → !
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