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Caution

aerial and external accessories such as

roof racks etc.

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 dry.

If the vehicle is washed 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.

For Hybrid (MHEV) (>2500 m asl)

towing capacity is restricted as it may

affect vehicle performance.

Polishing and waxing

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

has become dull or if solid deposits have

become attached to it.

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Clean bright metal mouldings with a

cleaning solution approved for aluminium

to avoid damage.

Exterior Care

Locks

Plastic body parts must not be treated

with wax or polishing agents.

Caution

The locks are lubricated at the factory

using a high quality lock cylinder

grease. Use a de-icing agent only

when absolutely necessary, as this has

a degreasing effect and impairs lock

function. After using a de-icing agent,

have the locks regreased by a workshop.

Windows and windscreen wiper

blades

Switch off wipers before handling in their

areas.

Always use a cleaning agent with a

pH value of four to nine. Do not use

cleaning agents on hot surfaces.

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

leather together with window cleaner and

insect remover.

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.

Have the door hinges of all doors

greased by a workshop.

When cleaning the rear window from

inside, always wipe in parallel to the

heating element to prevent damage.

For mechanical removal of ice, use

a sharp-edged ice scraper. Press the

scraper firmly against the glass so that

no dirt can get under it and scratch the

glass.

Clean smearing wiper blades with a soft

cloth and window cleaner. Also make

sure to remove any residues such as

wax, insect residues and similar from the

window.

Washing

The paintwork is exposed to

environmental influences.

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

pollen and the like should be cleaned off

immediately, as they contain aggressive

constituents which can cause paint

damage.

Do not use hard objects to remove spots

of tar. Use tar removal spray on painted

surfaces.

If using a vehicle wash, comply with the

vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions.

The windscreen wiper and rear window

wiper must be switched off. Remove

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Ice residues, pollution and continuous

wiping on dry windows will damage or

even destroy the wiper blades.

The same applies to clothing with

sharp-edged objects, like zips or belts

or studded jeans.

Towing equipment

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with a

steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner.

Wheels and tyres

Interior Care

Interior and upholstery

Only clean the vehicle interior, including

the instrument panel fascia and

panelling, with a dry cloth or interior

cleaner.

Clean the leather upholstery with clear

water and a soft cloth. In case of heavy

soiling, use leather care.

The instrument cluster and the displays

should only be cleaned using a soft damp

cloth. If necessary use a weak soap

solution.

Clean fabric upholstery with a vacuum

cleaner and brush. Remove stains with

an upholstery cleaner.

Clothing fabrics may not be colour-fast.

This could cause visible discolourations,

especially on light-coloured upholstery.

Removable stains and discolourations

should be cleaned as soon as possible.

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or

interior cleaner.

Plastic and rubber parts

Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

cleaner.

Plastic and rubber parts can be cleaned

with the same cleaner as used to

clean the body. Use interior cleaner if

necessary. Do not use any other agent.

Avoid solvents and petrol in particular.

Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.

Rims are painted and can be treated with

the same agents as the body.

Paintwork damage

Rectify minor paintwork damage with a

touch-up pen before rust forms.

Have more extensive damage or rust

areas repaired by a workshop.

Floor Mats

Warning

If a floor mat has the wrong

Underbody

size or is not properly installed, it

can interfere with pedals, potentially

causing unintended acceleration or

increased stopping distance that may

result in collision and injury.

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

have a PVC undercoating, whereas other

critical areas have a durable protective

wax coating.

After the underbody is washed, check

the underbody and have it waxed if

necessary.

Bitumen / rubber materials could damage

the PVC coating. Have underbody work

carried out by a workshop.

Before and after winter, wash the

underbody and have the protective wax

coating checked.

Use the following guidelines for proper

floor mat usage.

● The original equipment floor mats

were designed for this vehicle. If the

floor mats need to be replaced, it

is recommended to buy certified floor

mats that fit properly and are fixed

by the retainers on the driver side.

Always check that the floor mats do not

interfere with the pedals.

Caution

Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro

fasteners on clothing could damage

seat upholstery.

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1. Move the seat backwards as far as

possible.

● Use the floor mat with the correct side

up. Do not turn it over.

2. Pull the floor mat upwards to remove.

● Do not place anything on top of the

driver's side floor mat.

Warning

● Use only a single floor mat on the

driver's side.

To avoid any risk of jamming the

pedals:

● Only use mats which are suited to the

fixings already present in the vehicle;

these fixings must be used.

Installing and removing the floor

mats

The driver's side floor mat is held in place

by two retainers.

To install the floor mat:

● Never fit one mat on top of another.

1. Move the seat backwards as far as

possible.

The use of mats not approved by the

Manufacturer may interfere with access

to the pedals and hinder the operation

of the cruise control/speed limiter.The

approved mats have two fasteners

located underneath the seat.

2. Align slots in the mat with the

retainers, as shown.

3. Push the mat to the floor.

To remove the floor mat:

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