User's Manual

ALLOY WHEELS
Only use approved wheel cleaning
products.
THE EXTERIOR
To prevent damage to your vehicle when
using a valeting service, make sure to
advise them of the cleaning instructions
contained within the Owner's handbook.
Never use cleaning products which are
not approved for use on vehicles.
Following cleaning of the vehicle exterior
(particularly with a pressure washer), it
is recommended that the vehicle is taken
for a short drive in order to dry out the
brakes.
Some high pressure cleaning systems
are sufficiently powerful to penetrate
door and window seals, and damage
trim and door locks. Never aim the water
jet directly at the engine air intake, heater
air intakes, radiator cooling fins, body
seals or at any components which may
be damaged.
Do not aim the water jet directly at any rubber
gaiters or seals on suspension joints.
Make sure that the water jet nozzle is more than
300 mm away from vehicle components.
SENSORS AND CAMERAS
When washing the vehicle do not aim
high pressure water jets directly at any
of the sensors and cameras. Do not use
abrasive materials or hard/sharp objects
to clean the sensors and cameras. Only
use approved vehicle shampoo.
Parking aids sensors should be kept clean to
maintain accuracy and performance.
If required, the cameras should be cleaned using
a cloth moistened with a small amount of glass-
cleaning product.
PAINTWORK
Substances which are corrosive, such
as bird droppings, can damage the
vehicle's paintwork and should be
removed as soon as possible.
USING AN AUTOMATIC WASH
Commercially operated automatic car
washes, jet washes and power-operated
mops, are not recommended.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE
Regularly inspect the paintwork for damage.
Any stone chips, fractures, or deep scratches,
in the paint/bodywork should be repaired
promptly. Bare metal will corrode quickly, and
if left untreated can result in expensive repairs.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Do not use a high pressure washer or
steam cleaner in the engine
compartment.
Make sure that the brake fluid reservoir
is kept dry at all times. Only use a clean,
dry cloth to clean the brake fluid cap and
reservoir.
GLASS SURFACES
Clean the rear window with a soft cloth to avoid
damaging the heating element. Do not scrape
the glass or use any abrasive cleaning fluid.
Mirror glass is particularly susceptible to
damage. Wash with soapy water. Do not use
abrasive cleaning compounds or metal scrapers
to remove ice.
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