Vehicle care 279CautionDrive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.Excessive tractive force candamage the vehicle.After towing, unscrew the towing eye.Insert cap with the upper flange intothe recess and fix cap by pushing.Appearance careExterior careLocksThe locks are lubricated at the factoryusing a high quality lock cylindergrease. Use a de-icing agent onlywhen absolutely necessary, as thishas a degreasing effect and impairslock function. After using a de-icingagent, have the locks regreased by aworkshop.WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle isexposed to environmental influences.Wash and wax your vehicle regularly.When using automatic vehiclewashes, select a programme thatincludes waxing.Bird droppings, dead insects, resin,pollen and the like should be cleanedoff immediately, as they containaggressive constituents which cancause paint damage.If using a vehicle wash, comply withthe vehicle wash manufacturer'sinstructions. The windscreen wiperand rear window wiper must beswitched off. Remove antenna andexternal accessories such as roofracks etc.If you wash your vehicle by hand,make sure that the insides of thewheel housings are also thoroughlyrinsed out.Wax painted parts of the vehicleregularly.Clean edges and folds on openeddoors and the bonnet as well as theareas they cover.Clean bright metal mouldings with acleaning solution approved foraluminium to avoid damages.CautionAlways use a cleaning agent witha pH value of four to nine.Do not use cleaning agents on hotsurfaces.
