Locks
The locks are factory lubricated with high quality lock cylinder grease. Use defrosting fluid only when absolutely necessary, as it destroys the lock cylinder's lubrication and may impair its function. Be sure to have the locks lubricated at a workshop after using defrosting fluid.
Washing
The environment affects the paintwork. Wash and wax the car body regularly. At an automatic car wash, select a wax program. Bird droppings, dead insects, tree resin, pollen from flowers and other contaminants must be removed immediately, as the active substances they contain can damage the paint. When using the washer, follow the manufacturer's instructions. The windshield and rear window wipers must be off. Remove the antenna and external equipment such as the roof rack, etc. When washing by hand, rinse the wheel arches thoroughly. Clean the edges and grooves of the open doors and hood, as well as the areas of the body they cover. It is necessary to lubricate the hinges of all car doors (carried out at a service station). Do not clean the engine compartment with a steam cleaner or high pressure cleaner. Thoroughly wash and wipe the car with suede. Rinse your suede cloth as often as possible. For painted surfaces and glass, use different rags: if wax gets on the glass, visibility through them deteriorates. Do not try to scrape off the resin with hard objects. On painted surfaces, use a tar remover spray.
Outdoor Lighting
Covers for headlights and other lighting fixtures are made of plastic. For cleaning, do not use abrasive, caustic or aggressive products, ice scrapers, or allow dry cleaning.
Polishing and waxing
Wax your car regularly (at least after the water stops dripping from the surface). Otherwise, the vehicle's paintwork may be damaged. Polishing is only necessary if the paint has become dull or covered with hard deposits.
Silicone polish forms a protective film, so it is not necessary to apply wax after it. Do not wax or polish plastic parts.
Window glass and wiper blades
Clean with a soft, lint-free cloth or chamois leather along with glass cleaner and insect remover. When cleaning the rear window, do not damage the heater located on the inside of the rear window. For mechanical removal of ice, use a scraper with a sharp edge. The scraper should be pressed firmly against the glass so that dirt does not get under it, which can scratch the glass. Clean the lubricating wiper blades with a soft cloth and window cleaner.
Roof hatch
Do not use solvents or abrasives, combustible, aggressive substances for cleaning (e.g. lacquer cleaners, liquids containing acetone, etc.), acid-containing or strongly alkaline products, as well as abrasive sponges. Do not apply wax or polish to the sunroof.
Wheels and tires
Do not clean them with a high pressure jet. To wash discs, use special detergents that are pH neutral. The rims are painted and can be cleaned using the same products as the bodywork.
Paint damage
Minor damage to the paintwork is repaired with a special rust prevention pencil. Large defects in the paintwork, as well as rust, must be removed at a workshop.
Bottom
The bottom of the body is partially covered with a protective PVC-based mastic, and a strong protective wax layer has been applied in critical areas. Check the underbody after washing and. if necessary, apply wax. Materials containing bitumen or rubber can damage the PVC coating. Carry out underbody maintenance work at a workshop.
Wash the bottom before and after the winter period, periodically check the condition of the protective wax coating.
Drawbar hitch
Do not clean the towball hitch with a steam cleaner or high pressure cleaner.
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