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3.27
TIPS AND MAINTENANCE
Upholstery cloth and textile trim
Upholstery cloth and textile trim on door
panels, parcel shelves, luggage compart-
ment covers, headlining etc. must be
cleaned with special cleaners or dry foam
and a soft brush.
Cleaning seat belts
Keep belts clean. They may not retract
properly if very dirty.
Dirty belts can be cleaned by washing
with a mild soap solution without taking
the belts out of the vehicle.
Note
Inertia reel belts should be completely dry
before they are allowed to roll up.
Warning
•
The seat belts must not be
removed for cleaning.
•
Do not have the belts cleaned
chemically because the cleaning
compounds damage the webbing
material. Ensure that the belts do
not come into contact with corro-
sive fluids.
•
Check your seat belts regularly.
If you find any damage on the belt,
belt connections, retractor or the
locking pieces, the belt must be
replaced by a Technical Service
Centre.
Steel wheels
The wheels and the wheel trims should be
cleaned thoroughly at regular intervals
when the vehicle is being washed. This
will prevent brake dust, dirt and road salt
from accumulating on the wheel. Persis-
tent ingrained brake dust can be removed
with an industrial grime remover. Paint
damage should be repaired before rust
can form.
Alloy wheels*
In order to maintain the smart appearance
of alloy wheels for a long period, regular
care is necessary. In particular, salt and
brake pad dust must be washed off thor-
oughly at least every two weeks otherwise
the surface of the alloy will be damaged.
After being washed, the wheels should be
treated with an acid-free cleaner for alloy
wheels. About every three months it is
necessary to give wheels a good rubbing
with hard wax. Paint polish or other abra-
sive solutions must not be used. If the
protective paint coat has been damaged,
e.g. by stone impact, the damaged spots
should be dealt with as soon as possible.
Warning
Please note when cleaning the
wheels that dampness, ice and
grit can have a negative effect on
the braking power.
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