174Vehicle careIf 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.
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 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.
Matt filmed body parts or decor tapes must not be polished, to avoid
gleaming. Do not use hot wax
programmes in automatic car washes if the vehicle is equipped with theseparts.
Matt painted decor parts, e.g. mirror
housing cover, must not be polished.
Otherwise these parts would become
agleam or the colour would be
dissolved.
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.
196IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 141
Adjustable air vents ...................111
Airbag activation ........................... 91
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........83
Airbag deactivation ..........53, 84, 91
Airbag label............................. 48, 53
Airbag system .............................. 48
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 112
Air conditioning system .............. 108
Air intake .................................... 112
Air vents...................................... 111
Alert .............................................. 96
Antilock brake system ................ 127
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......85
Anti-Slip Regulator (ASR) ...........129
Anti-theft locking system .............. 29
Appearance care ........................173
Armrest ......................................... 40
Ashtrays ....................................... 76
ASR (Anti-Slip Regulator) ...........129
Audible warning chimes................ 96
Autoclose ...................................... 91
Automatic fuel cut-off ............97, 116
Automatic locking .........................91
Autostop ..................................... 117
AUX socket ................................... 75B
Battery ........................................ 147
Battery discharge protection ......106
Belts.............................................. 45
Bonnet ....................................... 143
Brake and clutch fluid .................178
Brake assist ............................... 128
Brake fluid .................................. 146
Brake pad wear ............................ 85
Brakes ............................... 127, 146
Brake system ............................... 85
Breakdown.................................. 172
Bulb replacement ....................... 149
C Capacities .................................. 190
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................121
Central locking system ................24
Centre high-mounted brake light 152
Change engine oil .......................89
Changing tyre and wheel size ...163
Charging system .......................... 84
Child locks ................................... 25
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 58
Child restraints.............................. 55
Child restraint systems ................55
Child safety system for rear windows .................................... 32
