Vehicle care 203Before and after winter, wash theunderbody and have the protectivewax coating checked.Liquid gas system9 DangerLiquid gas is heavier than air andcan collect in sink points.Take care when performing workat the underbody in a pit.For painting work and when using adrying booth at a temperature above60 °C, the liquid gas system must becompletely evacuated.Do not make any modifications to theliquid gas system.Towing equipmentDo not clean the coupling ball bar witha steam-jet or high-pressure jetcleaner.Rear carrier systemClean the rear carrier system with asteam-jet or high-pressure jet cleanerat least once a year.Operate the rear carrier systemperiodically if not in regular use, inparticular during winter.Interior careInterior and upholsteryOnly clean the vehicle interior,including the instrument panel fasciaand panelling, with a dry cloth orinterior cleaner.Clean the leather upholstery withclear water and a soft cloth. In case ofheavy soiling, use leather care.The instrument cluster and thedisplays should only be cleaned usinga soft damp cloth. If necessary use aweak soap solution.Clean fabric upholstery with avacuum cleaner and brush. Removestains with an upholstery cleaner.Clothing fabrics may not becolourfast. This could cause visiblediscolourations, especially on light-coloured upholstery. Removablestains and discolourations should becleaned as soon as possible.Clean seat belts with lukewarm wateror interior cleaner.CautionClose Velcro fasteners as openVelcro fasteners on clothing coulddamage seat upholstery.The same applies to clothing withsharp-edged objects, e.g. zips,belts or studded jeans.Plastic and rubber partsPlastic and rubber parts can becleaned with the same cleaner asused to clean the body. Use interiorcleaner if necessary. Do not use anyother agent. Avoid solvents and petrolin particular. Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
