Practical tips
If the tyres or rims have received a heavy im-
pact or hav e been damaged, hav
e a special-
ised w orkshop check whether or not it is nec-
essary t
o change the tyre.
Low profile tyres may deteriorate more quick-
ly than standard tyres.
Concealed damage
Damage to tyres and rims is often not readily
visible. If you notice unusual vibration or the
car pulling to one side, this may indicate
that one of the tyres is damaged. Reduce
speed immediately if there is any reason to
suspect that damage may have occurred. In-
spect the tyres for damage. If no external
damage is visible, drive slowly and carefully
to the nearest specialised workshop and
have the car inspected.
Foreign objects inserted in the tyre
Maintenance
Decoration slides Problem Solution
Dirt Soft sponge with neutral soap
solutiona) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litre of water
Int erior cl
eaningWindows
Problem Solution
Dirt Apply windscreen cleaner and
then dry with a clothCovers / Trims
Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Pl astic par
ts Problem Solution
Dirt Damp cloth
Encrusted dirt Neutral soap solution a)
, if pos-
sible solvent-fr
ee plastic clean-
er a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater Displ
ays/instrument panel Problem Solution
Dirt Soft cloth with a liquid crystal
display cleaner Control panels
Problem Solution
Dirt Soft brush, then soft cloth with
neutral soap solutiona) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litre of water
Seat belts Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)
, al-
low ed t
o dry before retracting a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
F abrics, ar
tificial, Alcantara leather Problem Solution
Particles of dirt
stuck to surfaces V
acuum cl
eaner
Water-based dirt,
e.g. coffee, t ea,
bl
ood etc. Absorbent cloth and neutral
soap solution
a) Problem Solution
Grease-based
dirt, e.g. oil, make-
up , et
c. Apply a neutral soap solution
a)
.
Absorb the dissolved grease
and paint particles drying with
an absorbent cl
oth, in case you
must treat it with water after-
wards
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cream etc. Special stain r
emo
ve: dry with
an absorbent cloth, if applica-
ble, apply neutral soap solution
aft
erwards a) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Nat ur
al leather Problem Solution
Recent dirt Cotton cloth with neutral soap solutiona)
Water-based dirt,
e.g. coffee, tea, bl
ood etc. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
Dry stains: stain remov
er suita-
ble for leather
Grease-based
dirt, e.g. oil, make-
up , et
c. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
and suitable stain remo
ver for
leather
Dry stains: grease solvent
spray
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cream etc. Stain r
emo
ver suitable for
leather 342
