232 Maintaining and cleaning › Ice scraper on the fuel filler flap
NOTICE
Ice scraper on the fuel filler flap
Wash out the sponge or wash mitt regularly.
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Use a different sponge for wheels, sills and the
lower part of the vehicle than that used for the
other vehicle parts.
Do not wash the vehicle in the blazing sun.
Do not dry the headlights or use sharp objects.
Do not put pressure on the bodywork when wash-
ing.
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The temperature of the washing water may be a
max. 60 °C.
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After hand washing
Rinse the vehicle and wipe it with a suitable clean
cloth.
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Vehicle paint
Preserve the varnish at least twice a year with hard
wax.
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Use a polish for matt lacquers.
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Films
Films will age and become brittle – this is entirely
normal: this is not an error.
The following factors have a negative effect on the
life or colour fastness of the films.
Sun rays.
Moisture.
Air pollution.
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Stones, e.g. due to the rebound of the cargo during
transport on the roof rack.
Protection of hollow spaces
Corrosion-prone cavities of the vehicle are perma-
nently protected by preservative wax at the factory.
Remove spilled wax with a plastic scraper, clean
stains with mineral spirits.
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Underseal
The underside is permanently protected by the fac-
tory against chemical and mechanical influences.
Have the protective coating checked by a special-
ist garage before starting and at the end of the
cold season.
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Wheels
After washing, preserve the wheels with suitable
means.
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NOTICE
Severe dirt on the wheels can result in the wheels
unbalancing.
Car jack
If necessary, treat moving parts with suitable
grease.
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Tow hitch
Coat the ball head of the towing device with a suit-
able grease whenever necessary.
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