204 Cl e aning and protec t io n
sponges to prevent scratches. It is best
to use soapy water .
- You should remove debris (such as in-
sects) from the headlight lenses on a
regular basis, for example when refuel-
ing your vehicle. Never use a dry cloth or
sponge to clean the headlights. Only use
wet cloths or sponges to prevent
scratches . It is best to use soapy water .
@) For the sake of the environment
Only wash the vehicle in facilit ies specially
designed for that purpose. This w ill reduce
the risk of dirty water contaminated with
oil from entering the sewer system . In
some areas, wash ing vehicles outs ide of
these facilities is prohib ited.
Washing your vehicle with a power
washer
Cleaning the exterior of your car with a high-
pressure power washer is safe as long as you
observe a f ew simple rules.
• Before using the power washer, make sure
you have read and understood the WARN-
INGS
q A in General information on
page 202.
• Always fo ll ow the operating instructions for
the power washer.
• Make sure that the jet on t he spray hose
produces a "fan shaped spray" .
• Do
not hold the spray nozzle too close to
soft materia ls.
Keep a distance from soft materials such as
rubber hoses or insulat ing mater ial as we ll as
sensors and camera lenses.
When cleaning t he vehicle wit h a power wash-
er
always fo ll ow the operating instructions .
This applies particularly to the operating pres-
sure and the spraying distance . Do not point
the spray direct ly at the seals around t he side
windows, around t he doors, on the rear lid or
on the sunroof* . Likewise, do not point it di-
rectly at tires, rubber hoses, insulation mate-
rial or sensors
q page 205. Hold the spray
nozzle at least 1.3 ft (0.4 m) away from the
vehicl e.
Do not use a high-pressu re power washer to
remove snow and ice.
Do not use a jet which sprays water in a direct
st ream or one that has a rotating je t .
Water temperature should not exceed 140 °F
(60 °() .
A WARNING
,..__
Never wash t ires with a jet that sprays wa-
ter in a direct stream . This could cause in-
visible damage t o t he t ires and weaken
them, even if the spray is from a relative ly
long distance and f or a short time . Dam-
aged and weakened tires can fail and cause
accidents and personal inju ry.
(D Note
To avoid damaging your vehicle, always
make sure t hat the re is sufficien t di stance
betwee n the spray head and soft materia ls
lik e rubbe r hoses, plast ic parts and sound -
deaden ing mater ials as well as sensors
and camera lenses. Never aim the spray
head at the same point fo r a long time.
This also applies t o cleaning headlights
and paint ed bumpers . Remember: t he
closer the nozzle is t o the surfa ce of t he
material , the greater t he st ress on t he ma-
terial.
Caring for vehicles with matte finish
paint
Applies to vehicles: wit h matte finish paint
Vehicles with matt e finish paint require spe -
cial care due to the characteristics of the
paint.
Washing by hand
To avoid damaging t he paint when washing,
fi rst remove dust and large particles from
your vehicle . I nsects, grease spots and finger-
prints are best removed with a
special cleaner
for matte finish paint .
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