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Cables.
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Plug connectors.
Automatic car washes or car
washes
Safety information
NOTICE
Improper use of automatic car washes can
cause damage to the vehicle. There is a risk
of property damage. Follow the following in-
structions:
▷ Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.
▷ Note the permissible vehicle dimensions
for the car wash.
▷ Do not drive through a car wash with
guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm to
avoid damage to the body.
▷ Observe the tire width of the guide rail to
avoid damage to tires and rims.
▷ Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid damage
to the exterior mirrors.
▷ Deactivate the wiper and, if necessary,
rain sensor to avoid damage to the win-
dow wiper system.
▷ Take off all removable attachments, e.g.,
antennas.
Driving into a car wash
NOTICE
Selector lever position P is automatically en-
gaged when standby state is switched off.
The wheels are blocked. There is a risk of
property damage. Do not switch off standby
if the vehicle is meant to coast, e.g., in a car
wash.
In a tunnel car wash, the vehicle must be able
to coast freely. To do so, selector lever position
N must be engaged. The parking brake must
not be applied.
Some
car washes do not permit persons in the
vehicle. The vehicle cannot be locked from the
outside when in selector lever position N. A
signal sounds when an attempt is made to lock
the vehicle.
Additional
information:
Rolling or pushing the vehicle, refer to
.
Driving out of a car wash
When exiting a car wash, make sure that the
vehicle key is in the
vehicle.
Turn on drive-ready state.
Additional information:
Drive-ready state, refer to page
Lights
When cleaning, do not rub wet lights dry, and
do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents
or cleaning agents containing alcohol. Soak
the area soiled by insects with an insect re-
mover and rinse with water. Thaw ice with de-
icing spray, do not use an ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them. Otherwise, their braking
effect may be reduced. The heat generated
while braking dries the brake disks and brake
pads and protects them from
corrosion.
Completely remove all wash residue, e.g.,
smearing, on the window glass to ensure suffi-
cient visibility and to reduce wiper noise and
wiper blade wear.
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Fabric care
General information
In case of major soiling, use a moist soft
sponge or microfiber cloth with suitable interior
cleaners.
To prevent
material alteration and discolor-
ation, remove corrosive substances immedi-
ately. Corrosive substances include sunscreen,
for example.
Safety information
NOTICE
Open hook and loop fasteners, zippers, or
applications, e.g., studs on clothing can dam-
age the seat covers and the other fabric and
leather covers in the vehicle. There is a risk of
property damage. Make sure that the fasten-
ers are closed.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum the cushions regularly with a vacuum
cleaner. Clean extensively down to the seams.
Avoid rubbing the material vigorously.
Textile care
Use microfiber cloth soaked with water to
clean minor soiling.
Alcantara
Use microfiber cloth soaked with water to
clean minor soiling. Avoid rubbing the material
vigorously.
Caring for special components
Displays, operating elements, and pro-
jection screen of the Head-up display
NOTICE
Surfaces can be damaged by improper
cleaning, e.g., by using chemical cleaners, or
from moisture or liquid of any kind. There is a
risk of property damage.
▷ Avoid pressure that is too high and do
not use any scratching materials.
▷ Use a dry, clean antistatic microfiber
cloth for cleaning displays.
▷ Clean the operating elements and, de-
pending on vehicle equipment, the pro-
jection screen of the Head-up display
with a damp microfiber cloth and stand-
ard household dish soap.
Light-alloy wheels
Corrosive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning agents
can damage the rim surface and the protec-
tive layer on adjacent components, e.g., the
brakes.
When cleaning
the vehicle, use only neutral
rim cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam-
jet cleaners above 140℉/60℃. Follow instruc-
tions given by the
manufacturer.
After cleaning, apply the brakes briefly to dry
them. The heat generated while braking dries
the brake disks and brake pads and protects
them from corrosion.
Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean chrome-like surfaces, especially
if exposed to road salt, using plenty of water
and adding auto shampoo as needed.
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Carpets and floor mats
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can limit the
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage.
▷ Stow objects in the vehicle such that
they are secured and cannot enter into
the driver's footwell.
▷ Use (carpet) floor mats that are suitable
for the vehicle and can be securely at-
tached to the floor.
▷ Do not use loose floor mats, and do not
layer multiple floor mats on top of one
another.
▷ Make sure that there is sufficient clear-
ance for the pedals.
▷ Make sure that floor mats are securely
reattached after removing them, e.g.,
when cleaning.
The floor mats can be removed from the inte-
rior for cleaning.
If
the carpets are heavily soiled, clean them
with a microfiber cloth and water or a fabric
cleaner. Rub back and forth in the direction
of travel to prevent the carpet from becoming
matted.
Sensors and camera lenses
General information
To clean the sensors or camera lens, use
a cloth that has been wetted with a small
amount of glass cleaner.
Cleaning the Rear View Camera
The Rear View Camera is cleaned automati-
cally with the rear window.
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