Maintenance
V
ehicle care
Notes on vehicle care
Regular and expert care helps to preserve
your vehicle → .
The longer that soiling is le on the surface
of vehicle components and upholstery fab-
rics, the more dicult it can become to
clean and treat them. Extended exposure
may mean that it is no longer possible to
remove soiling.
Consult a suitably qualified workshop if you
have any questions about care products or
if components are not listed. Suitable ac-
cessories are available from a qualified
workshop. Follow the instructions for use
on the packaging.
WARNING
Improper care and cleaning of compo-
nents c
an irreparably damage the safety
features of the vehicle, e.g. the airbag
units, and prevent them from functioning
properly. This can lead to serious injuries
in the event of an accident.
·
Vehicle parts must be cleaned accord-
ing to the manufacturer's instructions.
·
Always use approved or recommended
cleaning products.
·
Do not use cleaning agents that contain
solvents.
WARNING
Improper cleaning of the vehicle can
c
ause serious injuries.
·
Protect your hands and arms against
parts with sharp edges, e.g. when
cleaning the insides of the wheel hous-
ings.
·
Use cleaning agents only in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING
Dirty, misted-up or iced-up windows re-
duc
e visibility and can prevent the safety
features of the vehicle from functioning
properly. Water-repellent window coating
agents can cause increased glare in un-
fa
vourable visibility conditions. This can
result in accidents and serious or even fa-
tal injuries. This can result in accidents
and serious or even fatal injuries.
·
Drive only when you have a clear view
through all windows.
·
Do not treat the windscreen with wa-
ter-repellent window coating agents.
WARNING
Care products may be toxic, highly flam-
mable and c
austic. Improper use of care
products or the use of unsuitable care
products can cause burns and poisoning
and can lead to accidents and serious or
fatal injuries.
·
Observe the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
·
Store care products only in the closed
original container.
·
Keep all care products out of reach of
children.
·
Use care products only outside or in
well-ventilated rooms so that you do
not breathe in any toxic vapours.
·
Never use fuel, turpentine, engine oil,
nail varnish remover or other volatile
fluids for vehicle care.
NOTICE
Contamination with aggressive and sol-
vent-b
ased ingredients can cause irrepara-
ble damage to the vehicle equipment, e.g.
even if le for only a short time on seat
covers or trim parts.
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Do not let contamination or dirt dry.
·
Have stubborn stains removed by a suit-
ably qualified workshop.
Washing the vehicle
W
ashing the vehicle regularly prevents ef-
fects of soiling that can damage the paint
work.
Please observe the following information
to wash your vehicle correctly and properly.
Vehicle care
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