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Caution

Exterior care

Locks

Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.

Excessive tractive force can

damage the vehicle.

The locks are lubricated at the factory

using a high quality lock cylinder

grease. Use de-icing agent only when

absolutely necessary, as this has a

degreasing effect and impairs lock

function. After using de-icing agent,

have the locks regreased by a

workshop.

After towing, unscrew the towing eye.

Screw in the towing eye as far as it will

go until it stops in a horizontal

position.

The lashing eye at the rear

underneath the vehicle must never be

used as a towing eye.

Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow

rod – to the towing eye.

The towing eye must only be used for

towing and not for recovering a

vehicle.

Washing

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences.

Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

When using automatic vehicle

washes, select a programme that

includes waxing.

5-door Hatchback, 4-door Saloon,

Sports Tourer, OPC: insert cap at the

bottom, turn slightly clockwise and

engage cap.

Country Tourer: insert cap with the

upper flange into the recess and fix

cap by pushing.

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

pollen and the like should be cleaned

off immediately, as they contain

aggressive constituents which can

cause paint damage.

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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 antenna and

external accessories such as roof

racks etc.

If you wash your vehicle by hand,

make sure that the insides of the

wheel housings are also thoroughly

rinsed out.

Wax painted parts of the vehicle

regularly.

Clean edges and folds on opened

doors and the bonnet as well as the

areas they cover.

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.

Do not use hard objects to remove

spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on

painted surfaces.

Plastic body parts must not be treated

with wax or polishing agents.

Windows and windscreen wiper

blades

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

leather together with window cleaner

and insect remover.

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.

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.

Clean smearing wiper blades with a

soft cloth and window cleaner.

Caution

Polishing and waxing

Wax the vehicle regularly (at the

latest when water no longer beads).

Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.

Sunroof

Always use a cleaning agent with

a pH value of 4 to 9.

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

surfaces.

Never clean with solvents or abrasive

agents, fuels, aggressive media

(e.g. paint cleaner, acetone-

containing solutions etc.), acidic or

highly alkaline media or abrasive

pads. Do not apply wax or polishing

agents to the sunroof.

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

has become dull or if solid deposits

have become attached to it.

Paintwork polish with silicone forms a

protective film, making waxing

unnecessary.

Do not clean the engine compartment

with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

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Before and after winter, wash the

underbody and have the protective

wax coating checked.

Wheels and tyres

Do not use high-pressure jet

cleaners.

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

cleaner.

Interior care

Interior and upholstery

Only clean the vehicle interior,

Liquid gas system

including the instrument panel fascia

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

interior cleaner.

Rims are painted and can be treated

with the same agents as the body.

9 Danger

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.

Liquid gas is heavier than air and

can collect in sink points.

Take care when performing work

at the underbody in a pit.

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.

For painting work and when using a

drying booth at a temperature above

60 °C, the liquid gas tank must be

removed.

Do not make any modifications to the

liquid gas system.

Underbody

Clean fabric upholstery with a

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

have a PVC undercoating while other

critical areas have a durable

protective wax coating.

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

Clothing fabrics may not be

colourfast. This could cause visible

discolourations, especially on light-

coloured upholstery. Removable

stains and discolourations should be

cleaned as soon as possible.

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.

Towing equipment

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

or interior cleaner.

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Caution

Close Velcro fasteners as open

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

damage seat upholstery.

The same applies to clothing with

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

belts or studded jeans.

Plastic and rubber parts

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.

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