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294 Vehicle care Screw in the towing eye as far as it will go until it stops in a horizontal position. underneath the vehicle must never be used as a towing eye. rod – to the towing eye. towing and not for recovering a vehicle. Caution Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily. Excessive tractive force can damage the vehicle. After towing, unscrew the towing eye. the recess and fix cap by pushing. Appearance care Exterior care Locks The locks are lubricated at the factory using a high quality lock cylinder grease. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, as this has a degreasing effect and impairs lock function. After using a de-icing agent, have the locks regreased by a workshop. Washing The paintwork of your vehicle is exposed to environmental influences. pollen and the like should be cleaned off immediately, as they contain aggressive constituents which can cause paint damage. the vehicle wash manufacturer's instructions. The windscreen wiper and rear window wiper must be switched off. Remove antenna and external accessories such as roof racks etc. make sure that the insides of the wheel housings are also thoroughly rinsed out. doors and the bonnet as well as the areas they cover. cleaning solution approved for aluminium to avoid damages. Caution Always use a cleaning agent with a pH value of 4 to 9. surfaces. Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam-jet or high-pressure jet cleaner. vehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Use separate leathers for painted and glass surfaces: remnants of wax on the windows will impair vision. |