WARNING
Aer a c
ar wash, the braking action may
be delayed as the brake discs and brake
pads will be wet, or iced up in winter. The
braking distance will increase as a result.
This can lead to loss of control of the ve-
hicle, accidents and also serious or fatal
injuries.
·
Carry out a few careful braking opera-
tions to dry the brakes and remove any
coating of ice when visibility, weather,
road and trac conditions permit.
NOTICE
Serious vehicle damage can be caused if
the vehicle is not washed correctly.
·
Always observe the described tasks for
vehicle care and cleaning.
·
Always follow the manufacturer’s in-
structions.
·
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
NOTICE
Wet components can freeze in cold weath-
er and this ma
y prevent them from func-
tioning properly.
·
Never aim a water jet directly at doors or
the boot lid in cold weather.
Automatic car washes
—
Do not select a washing programme with
hot wax for vehicles with decorative and
protective films.
— Car washes without brushes are to be
preferred.
— Regularly have the bottom of the vehicle
thoroughly cleaned to remove residue.
— Please observe any information provided
by the car wash operator, especially
where add-on parts are concerned.
✓ All 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 steer-
ing column must not unlock
→ page 139.
✓ T
he wipers → page 118 and the rain and
light sensor → page 120 are switched
o.
NOTICE
Car washes that make contact with the ve-
hicle c
ontours can damage the vehicle and
add-on parts, e.g. spoilers.
·
Observe the information of the car wash
operator, particularly if there are add-on
parts on the vehicle.
High-pressure cleaner
—
Never use rotary nozzles. Observe the
manufacturer’s instructions.
— Use water only up to a maximum tem-
perature of +60°C (+140°F).
— Move the jet of water uniformly so that
the nozzle is at least 50 cm (20 inches)
away from the vehicle components.
— Do not point the water jet at the same lo-
cation for too long.
— Aim the water jet indirectly at sensitive
vehicle components if possible, e.g. rub-
ber seals, side windows, gloss strips,
tyres, sensors, camera lenses, decorative
and protective film.
— Never clean windows that are iced up or
covered in snow with a high-pressure
cleaner.
Washing by hand
Isolated soiling on the paint can be re-
moved with cleaning clay.
1. Clean the vehicle with plenty of water
to remove dust and coarse soiling.
2. Clean with a so sponge, a wash mitt or
a brush applying only light pressure.
Start with the roof and work from the
top to the bottom. Use a cleaning
shampoo for very stubborn dirt only.
3. Clean wheels and side members with
a clean sponge.
4. Rinse o with plenty of water.
5. Allow the vehicle to dry in the air. Re-
move water residue with a chamois
leather.
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