MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Settings for automatically activating the
parking brake (p. 392)
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High-pressure washing
Cleaning the wiper blades
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,
the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicle
clean. It could also lead to paint damage.
Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garage
with an oil separator. Use a car washing
detergent.
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,
the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicle
clean. It could also lead to paint damage.
Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garage
with an oil separator. Use a car washing
detergent.
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 249)
If washing the vehicle with a high-pressure
wash, use sweeping movements and keep the
nozzle at least 30 cm (13 in.) from the vehicle.
Do not spray directly onto locks.
Asphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades,
as well as insects, ice etc. on the windshield,
shorten the service life of wiper blades.
When cleaning, put the wiper blades in the
service position.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 602)
Polishing and waxing (p. 602)
Hand washing (p. 603)
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NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windshield
regularly with a lukewarm soap solution or
vehicle shampoo. Do not use strong sol-
vents.
Automatic car washes (p. 605)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 606)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 607)
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 602)
Polishing and waxing (p. 602)
Hand washing (p. 603)
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Cleaning rims (p. 608)
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Corrosion protection (p. 608)
Automatic car washes (p. 605)
High-pressure washing (p. 606)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 607)
606
* Option/accessory.
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