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Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Steps
Engine cleaning
Light-alloy wheels*
Clean light-alloy wheels on a regular basis.
Outside of windshield and wiper blades
̈ Turn key to position 1 in ignition lock
(୴ page 67).
̈ Switch on windshield wipers
(୴ page 126).
̈ When the wiper arms are vertical, turn
key to position 0 in the ignition lock or
remove the key.
̈ Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield until you feel them engage
in place.
̈ You can now clean the windshield and
the wiper blades.
̈ Fold the windshield wipers back again
before you switch on the ignition.
Warning G
Dirty or iced-up steps and entrances create
a risk of slipping or falling.
Keep steps, entrances and footwear free
from dirt (e.g. mud, clay, snow and ice).
!CAUTION
Do not allow water to enter the intake
and ventilation openings.
When cleaning with high-pressure wa-
ter or steam cleaners, the spray must
not be aimed directly at electrical com-
ponents or at the end of electrical
lines.
Treat the engine with preservative
agents after cleaning. Protect the belt
drive system from the preservative
when you do so.
!CAUTION
Do not use any acidic or alkaline clean-
ing agents. They can cause corrosion of
the wheel bolts (wheel nuts) or the bal-
ancing weight retainers.
!CAUTION
Do not fold the windshield wipers away
from the windshield unless the hood is
closed. You will otherwise damage the
hood.
Warning G
Switch off the ignition before cleaning the
windshield or the wiper blades. The wind-
shield wipers could otherwise move and in-
jure you.