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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.

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.

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Exterior care

Locks

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.

Wax painted parts of the vehicle

regularly.

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 edges and folds on opened

doors and the bonnet as well as the

areas they cover.

Clean bright metal mouldings with a

cleaning solution approved for

aluminium to avoid damages.

Washing

The paintwork of your vehicle is

exposed to environmental influences.

Polishing and waxing

Polishing is necessary only if the paint

has become dull or if solid deposits

have become attached to it.

Plastic body parts must not be treated

with wax or polishing agents.

Caution

Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,

pollen and the like should be cleaned

off immediately, as they contain

aggressive constituents which can

cause paint damage.

If using a vehicle wash, comply with

the vehicle wash manufacturer's

instructions. The windscreen wiper

and rear window wiper must be

Always use a cleaning agent with

a pH value of 4 to 9.

Do not use cleaning agents on hot

surfaces.

Windows and wiper blades

Switch off wipers before handling in

their areas.

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.

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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.

Rims are painted and can be treated

with the same agents as the body.

Liquid gas system

9 Danger

Paintwork damage

Liquid gas is heavier than air and

can collect in sink points.

Take care when performing work

at the underbody in a pit.

Rectify minor paintwork damage with

a touch-up pen before rust forms.

Have more extensive damage or rust

areas repaired by a workshop.

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.

Ice residues, pollution and continuous

wiping on dry windows will damage or

even destroy the wiper blades.

Underbody

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.

Some areas of the vehicle underbody

have a PVC undercoating while 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.

Towing equipment

Do not clean the coupling ball bar with

a steam-jet or high-pressure jet

cleaner.

Glass panel

Use a soft lint-free cloth or chamois

leather together with window cleaner

to clean the glass panel.

Before and after winter, wash the

underbody and have the protective

wax coating checked.

Interior care

Interior and upholstery

Only clean the vehicle interior,

including the instrument panel fascia

and panelling, with a dry cloth or

interior cleaner.

Wheels and tyres

Do not use high-pressure jet

cleaners.

Clean rims with a pH-neutral wheel

cleaner.

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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.

floor mats be purchased. Always

check that the floor mats do not

interfere with the pedals.

Use the floor mat with the correct

side up. Do not turn it over.

Do not place anything on top of

the driver side floor mat.

Use only a single floor mat on the

driver side.

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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Clean fabric upholstery with a

vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove

stains with an upholstery cleaner.

Floor mats

Do not place one floor mat on top

of another.

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.

9 Warning

Inserting and removing the floor

mats

The driver side floor mat is held in

place by two retainers.

If a floor mat has the wrong size or

is not properly installed, it can

interfere with the accelerator pedal

and/or brake pedal, what can

cause unintended acceleration

and/or increased stopping

distance which can cause a crash

and injury.

Clean seat belts with lukewarm water

or interior cleaner.

To install the driver's side floor mat:

1. Move the driver's seat backwards

as far as possible.

Caution

Close Velcro fasteners as open

Velcro fasteners on clothing could

damage seat upholstery.

Use the following guidelines for

proper floor mat usage.

The same applies to clothing with

sharp-edged objects, like zips or

belts or studded jeans.

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The original equipment floor mats

were designed for your vehicle. If

the floor mats need replacing, it

is recommended that certified

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