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Do not use high-pressure cleaning
equipment with round-spray nozzles to
clean your vehicle.
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Damaged tires or suspension compo‐
nents must be replaced immediately.
To avoid damage to your vehicle, observe the fol‐
lowing when using a power washer:
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Maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in
(30 cm) to the vehicle.
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Vehicles with decorative foil: parts of your
vehicle are covered with a decorative foil.
Maintain a distance of at least 27.6 in
(70 cm) between the foil-covered parts of the
vehicle and the nozzle of the power washer.
Move the power washer nozzle around whilst
cleaning.
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Observe the information on the correct dis‐
tance in the equipment manufacturer's oper‐
ating instructions.
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Do not point the nozzle of the power washer
directly at sensitive parts such as tires, slits,
electrical components, batteries, light bulbs
and ventilation slots.
Washing the vehicle by hand
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NOTE Stepping on the wheel arch flares
and bumpers may damage them
If you use the wheel arch flares and bumpers
as a step, they may be damaged or detach
from the vehicle.
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Only use the two marked steps on the
rear bumper as a climbing aid.
Requirements:
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Observe the legal requirements, e.g. in a
number of countries, washing by hand is only
permitted in specially designated wash bays.
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Use a mild cleaning agent, e.g. car shampoo.
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Wash the vehicle with lukewarm water using
a soft car sponge. When doing so, do not
expose the vehicle to direct sunlight.
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Carefully hose the vehicle off with water and
dry using a chamois. Take care not to point
the water jet directly towards the air inlet
grille below the hood.
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