Maintenance
Do not use a nozzle that sprays the water out
in a dir ect str
eam or one that has a rotating
jet for forcing off dirt.
The water temperature must not exceed
60°C.
Automatic car washes
Spray the vehicle before starting the car
wash.
Make sure that the windows and the panor-
amic sunroof* are closed and the windscreen
wipers are deactivated. Bear in mind the in-
structions of the car wash tunnel operator,
especially if your vehicle has detachable
parts.
Use of car washes without brushes if possible.
Washing by hand
Clean your vehicle from top to bottom with a
soft sponge or with a brush. Only use clean-
ing products that do not contain solvents.
Washing vehicles with a matte paint by
hand
To prevent damage to the vehicle when
washing it, first remove the thicker dust and
dirt. To remove traces of insects, grease and
fingerprints, it is best to use a special cleaner
for matte paint. Apply the product with a microfibre cloth. To
avoid damaging the surf
ace of the paint, do
not apply too much pressure.
Rinse with plenty of water. Then clean it with
a neutral cleaning product and a soft microfi-
bre cloth.
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of water
and then leave it to dry. Remove traces of
water with a leather cloth. WARNING
Vehicle maintenance
special questions or parts that are not listed.
T ak
e he general considerations into account
››› in Take special care with... on
page 294.
Cleaning the exterior Windscreen wipers
Problem Solution
Dirt Soft cloth with wipersHeadlights / Tail lights
Problem Solution
Dirt Soft sponge with neutral soap
solutiona) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Sensors / Camera lenses Problem Solution
Dirt Sensors: soft cl
oth with a sol
-
vent-free cleaning product
Camera lenses: soft cloth with
an alcohol-free cleaning prod-
uct
Snow/ice Hand brush/Anti frost spray
with no sol
v
ents Wheels
Problem Solution
Antifreeze salt Water
Brake abrasion
dust Acid-free special cleaning
product End exhausts
Problem Solution
Antifreeze salt Water, if a steel cleaning prod- uct is requir
ed Covers / Trims
Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)
, if a
st eel cl
eaning product is re-
quired a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Paint Problem Solution
Paint flaws Check the paint
Maintenance
Decoration slides Problem Solution
Dirt Soft sponge with neutral soap
solutiona) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Interior cleaning Windows
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
Plastic parts Problem Solution
Dirt Damp cloth
Encrusted dirt Neutral soap solution a)
, if pos-
sible sol
vent-free plastic clean-
er a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater Displays/instrument panel Problem Solution
Dirt Soft cloth with a liquid crystal
display cl
eaner Control panels
Problem Solution
Dirt Soft brush, then soft cloth with
neutral soap solution a) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Seat belts Problem Solution
Dirt Neutral soap solutiona)
, al -
l
owed to dry before retracting a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Fabrics, artificial, Alcantara leather Problem Solution
Particles of dirt
st uck t
o surfaces Vacuum cleaner
Water-based dirt,
e .g. coff
ee, tea,
blood etc. Absorbent cloth and neutral
soap solution
a) Problem Solution
Grease-based
dirt, e .g. oil
, make-
up, etc. Apply a neutral soap solution
a)
.
Absorb the dissolv ed grease
and paint particles drying with
an absorbent cloth, in case you
must treat it with water after-
wards
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cr eam et
c.Special stain remove: dry with
an absorbent cloth, if applica-
bl
e, apply neutral soap solution
afterwards a) a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Natural leather Problem Solution
Recent dirt Cotton cloth with neutral soap solutiona)
Water-based dirt,
e.g. coff
ee, tea,
blood etc. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
Dry stains: st
ain remover suita-
ble for leather
Grease-based
dirt, e .g. oil
, make-
up, etc. Recent stains: absorbent cloth
and suitabl
e stain remover for
leather
Dry stains: grease solvent
spray
Special dirt, e.g.
pens, nail polish,
dispersion paint,
shoe cr eam et
c.Stain remover suitable for
leather
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Vehicle maintenance
Problem Solution
Care Apply preservative cream regu-
larly t
o protect from sunlight.
Use a colour preservative if re-
quired a)
Neutral soap solution: two tablespoons maximum in
1 litr e of w
ater
Carbon fibre parts Problem Solution
Dirt Clean like plastic partsTake special care with...
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