206 Vehicle care
If using a vehicle wash, comply with
the vehicle wash manufacturer's
instructions. The windscreen wipers
and rear window wiper must be
switched off. Lock the vehicle so that
the fuel filler flap cannot be opened.
Remove antenna and external
accessories such as roof racks etc.
If you wash your vehicle by hand,
make sure that the insides of the
wheel housings are also thoroughly
rinsed out.
Clean edges and folds on opened
doors and the bonnet as well as the
areas they cover.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
Do not clean the engine compartment
with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Thoroughly rinse and leather-off the
vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use
separate leathers for painted and
glass surfaces: remnants of wax on
the windows will impair vision.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
Decal applied vehicle
Please do not wash the car for
72 hours from delivery to ensure
adequate adhesion of decal.
When cleaning with high pressure
water or a steam wand car wash,
please make sure to keep a distance
of at least 20 cm and not to focus on
one point for more than 1 second.
Otherwise, the decal could be
damaged.
Exterior lights
Headlight and other light covers are
made of plastic. Do not use any
abrasive or caustic agents, do not use
an ice scraper, and do not clean them
when dry.
When removing insect debris, grease
dirt or tar from the lights or lenses,
only use lukewarm water, a soft cloth
and a car washing soap.
Hard cleaning with a dry cloth can
damage the light covers. Do not clean
with intensive car washing fluid. Avoid
using hazardous cleaners. It can
cause the lens to crack by a chemical
reaction.
Note
Refer to a car washing guide and
only use mild detergents to avoid
damage to the headlamp lens.
Never use cleaning fluids which
contain any of the following:
■ Acetone
■ Benzene
■ Toluene
■ Xylene
■ Thinners
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle regularly (at the
latest when water no longer beads).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint
has become dull or if solid deposits
have become attached to it.
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