87 lines
6.0 KiB
Markdown
87 lines
6.0 KiB
Markdown
# Washing the Vehicle
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Washing the vehicle regularly prevents effects of soiling that can damage the paint.
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Vehicles with a matt paint finish require special care due to the special paint characteristics.
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To wash your vehicle correctly and properly, please observe the following information.
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# WARNING
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After a car wash, the braking action may be delayed as the brake discs and brake pads will be wet or iced up in winter. The braking distance will increase as a result. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle and can lead to accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
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Carry out a few careful braking operations to dry the brakes and remove any coating of ice when visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit.
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# NOTICE
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Improper vehicle cleaning can cause severe damage to the vehicle.
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Always observe the described tasks for vehicle care and cleaning. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
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# NOTICE
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Wet components can freeze in cold weather and this may prevent them from functioning properly.
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Never aim a water jet directly at doors or the boot lid in cold weather.
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# Removing stubborn dirt on matt paint
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Soften adhering insects or bird droppings immediately with water if possible and spray with a special cleaner for matt paints. Remove tar stains on the paint surface with standard commercially available tar removers. Residue must not be removed by intensive rubbing. Remove tree resin and flash rust particles with a special cleaner for matt paints and cleaning clay. Move over the affected locations with the cleaning clay without exerting pressure. Spray grease and fingerprints with matt paint finish spray and rub off with a soft microfibre cloth.
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# Automatic car washes
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Automatic car washes- For vehicles with matt paint, never select a wash program with wax or use a drying agent.- For vehicles with matt paint, use only textile car washes and never car washes that use brushes.- Do not select cleaning programmes with hot wax for vehicles with decorative and protective films.- Preferably use car washes without brushes.- Regularly have the bottom of the vehicle thoroughly cleaned to remove residue.- Please observe information of the car wash operator, especially where add- on parts such as spoilers are concerned.- The windows must be closed and the exterior mirrors must be folded away.
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- The roll-away protection function must be deactivated.- The electronic parking brake must be switched off.- Vehicles with steering lock: If the vehicle is mechanically pulled through the car wash, the steering must not lock.- Make sure the windscreen wipers and the rain and light sensor are switched off.- The Auto Hold function is switched off.
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! NOTICE Car washes that scan the contours mechanically can damage the vehicle and add- on parts, e.g spoilers. Observe the information of the car wash operator, particularly if there are add- on parts on the vehicle.
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# High-pressure cleaner
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Warning sign: do not use a high- pressure cleaner in the marked area
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Never use rotary nozzles. Observe the manufacturer's instructions. Use water up to a maximum temperature of $+60^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$ $(+140^{\circ}\mathrm{F})$ only. Move the jet of water uniformly so that the nozzle is at least $50~\mathrm{cm}$ (20 inches) away from all the vehicle components. Do not point the water jet at the same location for too long. Aim the water jet indirectly at sensitive vehicle components if possible, e.g. rubber seals, side windows, gloss strips, tyres, sensors, camera lenses, decorative and protective film. Never use a high- pressure cleaner to clean windows that are iced up or covered in snow.
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# Hand wash
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Isolated soiling on the paint can be removed with cleaning clay.
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1. Clean the vehicle with plenty of water to remove dust and coarse soiling.
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2. In the case of matt paint, remove insects, grease stains and fingerprints with a special cleaner for matt paints. Apply the product with a microfibre cloth with gentle pressure.
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3. Clean with a soft sponge, a wash mitt or a brush applying only light pressure. Start with the roof and work from the top to the bottom. Use a cleaning shampoo only for very stubborn dirt. In the case of matt paint, clean from top to bottom with a neutral cleaning shampoo and a microfibre cloth. Thoroughly wash out the microfibre cloth at short intervals.
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4. Clean wheels and side members with a clean sponge.
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5. Rinse off with clean water.
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6. Allow the vehicle to dry in the air. Remove water residue with a chamois leather.
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# Notes on the high-voltage system
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End the charging process and completely close the charging socket before washing the vehicle.
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Also observe the safety information for the high- pressure cleaner.
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# WARNING
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Improper use of a high- pressure cleaner can damage the high- voltage system and the 12- volt vehicle electrical system. This could cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.
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- Never point the jet from the high-pressure cleaner straight at the orange high-voltage cables or at components belonging to the high-voltage system or the 12-volt vehicle electrical system.
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# ! NOTICE
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Washing the vehicle incorrectly can damage the paint surface and destroy the matt paint effect.
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- Never use wash programs with wax preservation.
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- For cleaning, use only cleaning agents that do not contain solid matter or abrasives, e.g. cleaning shampoos or insect remover.
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- Do not use insect sponges or coarse sponges.
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# ! NOTICE
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The drainage channels for the plenum chamber may become blocked by leaves and dirt. Water that does not drain off can get into the vehicle interior and cause damage.
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- Remove leaves and other loose objects with a vacuum cleaner or by hand.
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- Have the area under the perforated cover cleaned at regular intervals by a qualified workshop.
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- Ensure that no significant amount of water enters the drain for a short period of time.
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Wash the vehicle in dedicated cleaning areas only. This prevents any wastewater contaminated by oil from entering the sewage system. |