Vehicle care171If using a car wash, comply with the
car 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.
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.Caution
Always use a cleaning agent with
a pH value of four to nine.
Do not use cleaning agents on hot surfaces.
Have the door hinges of all doors
greased by a workshop.
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.
Do not use hard objects to remove
spots of tar. Use tar removal spray on
painted surfaces.
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.
Polishing and waxing
Wax painted parts of the vehicle
regularly (at the latest when water no longer beads). Otherwise, the
paintwork will dry out.
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.Unpainted 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.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Sunroof
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.
196IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 135
Adjustable air vents ...................106
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........73
Airbag deactivation ................46, 73
Airbag label................................... 41 Airbag system .............................. 41
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 107
Air conditioning system .............. 101
Air intake .................................... 107
Air vents...................................... 106
Antilock brake system ................ 119
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......75
Anti-theft alarm system ................27
Appearance care ........................170
Ashtrays ....................................... 65
Autostop ..................................... 111
B Battery discharge protection ........99
Battery voltage ............................. 86
Belts.............................................. 39
Bonnet ....................................... 137
Bonnet open ................................. 77
Brake and clutch fluid .................175
Brake and clutch system .............74
Brake assist ............................... 120
Brake fluid .................................. 140Brakes ............................... 119, 140
Breakdown.................................. 169
Bulb replacement ....................... 143
C Capacities .................................. 185
Catalytic converter .....................115
Central locking system ................23
Centre console storage ...............54
Centre high-mounted brake light 147
Changing tyre and wheel size ...159
Charging system .......................... 74
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 50
Child restraints.............................. 47
Child restraint systems ................47
Cigarette lighter ........................... 65
City mode ................................... 123
Climate control ............................. 17
Climate control systems .............100
Clock ............................................ 63
Code ............................................. 84
Control indicators.......................... 70
Control of the vehicle .................108
Controls ........................................ 61
Coolant and antifreeze ...............175
Cornering lights ............................ 95
Cruise control ...................... 77, 124
