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• Do not apply additional undercoating or rustpr oofing on or
near the exhaust man ifold, exhaust pipes, catalyti c converter or
heat shields. While driving, the substan ce used for undercoating
could overheat and cause a fi re.
• Always read and heed all WARNINGS and other informati on
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Care of interior
Aluminum trim
Use on ly neutral -pH produc ts to remove spots and deposits from
aluminum surfaces. Chrome care products and alka line cleaners
wi ll attack aluminum surfaces and can damage them over time.
& WARNING
Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
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Fabrics and fabric coverings
Fabrics and fabric coverings (e.g. seats, door trim pane ls, etc.)
should be cleaned at regu lar intervals with a vacuum cleaner. This
removes surface dirt partic les which could become embedded in
the fabric through use. Steam cleaners should not be used , because
the steam tends to push the dirt deeper into the fabric and lock it
t here .
No r mal c leanin g
Genera lly, we recommend using a soft sponge or a lint -free
microfiber cloth to the clean fabric. Brushes should only be used for
carpets and floor mats, since other fabric surfaces could be harmed
by brushes .
Normal surface stains can be cleaned using a commercially avai l-
able foam cleaner . Spread the foam on the surface of the fabric with
a soft sponge and work it in gently. Do not satura t e the f abric. Then
pat the foam dry using absorbent, dry cloths (e.g. microfiber cloth)
and vacuu m it after it has dried comp lete ly.
Cleaning stains
Stains caused by beverages (e.g. coffee, fruit juice, etc.) can be
treated with a mild detergent solution. Apply the detergent solution
wi th a sponge . In the case of stubborn stains, a detergent paste can
be applied direct ly to the stain and worked into the fabric. After -
wa rds, use copious amounts of clean wat er to remove the
remaining detergent . App ly the water with a damp cloth or sponge
and pat the fabric dry with an absorben t , dry cloth.
Stains from choco late or makeup should have detergent paste (e.g.
ox-gall soap) rubbed into them . Afterwards, remove the soap with
water (damp sponge).
Alcoho l can be used to treat stains from grease, oi l, lipstic k or a ball-
point pen . Melt ed grease or dye must be patted off using absorbent
material. It may be necessary to retreat the areas with detergent
paste and wa t er.
In t he case of general soi ling of the upholstery and cover material,
we recommend hir ing a specialist that has the equipment to clean
t he seat covers and other fabric surfaces by shampooing and spray
extraction.
& WARNING
Alway s read and heed all WARNINGS and the information
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