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460_OM_MY09.book Page 228 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 10:32 AM 228 Car care Upholstery To remove fluff and hairs from the seats, door armrests and headlining, use a vacuum cleaner, a moist lint-free cloth, or a clothes brush. Remove spots and dirt using a cloth moistened with lukewarm soapy water. When using a stain remover, always work from the outside towards the centre to avoid leaving a ring. If a soiled ring or spot should remain, it can usually be removed using lukewarm soapy water or water alone. Spots left by liquids, such as soft drinks or thin oil, must be removed at once with an absorbent material, such as kitchen towelling. Then clean with a stain remover. White spirit is recommended for removing grease and oil stains. A medium stiff brush may also be used. Cleaning and caring for leather upholstery 3 The principal reason for treating leather upholstery is to maintain its elegant appearance and to provide it with a protective film. Discolouration caused by dust and wear mainly affects the lighter shades, although this is not detrimental to the leather, indeed, the patina resulting from use is often considered desirable in leather. But if the leather is allowed to become too grubby, it can start to look shabby. Vacuum the leather regularly with a soft brush attachment to remove loose dirt and dust. The leather upholstery should be cleaned and reconditioned twice a year in conjunction with spring and autumn inspections. In very warm, dry climates the leather may need more regular reconditioning. Use conventional leather care products. Follow the instructions on the packaging. Do not use harsh polishing agents, solvents, sprays, coarse soap or hot water. Semi-Anilin is a leather that is dyed throughout and only has a thin protective finish and is accordingly more sensitive than a surface-dyed leather, and it therefore requires more care to retain the properties for protection and patination. Textile carpeting Textile carpeting should be vacuum cleaned regularly. Carpeting can also be cleaned using a brush or sponge and carpet shampoo. For safety reasons, vacuum cleaners that are not earthed (grounded) must not be used out of doors. Washing The bodywork must be washed frequently. When the car is new, the body should be washed by hand using plain cold water and a clean, soft brush through which the water flows. Automatic car washes should be avoided when the car is new. After five or six months the paintwork will have hardened. To facilitate cleaning, a suitable detergent can be added to the water, which should be lukewarm. Remove any bird droppings without delay, as these can discolour the paintwork and prove difficult to polish out. Lay a wad of wet paper on the patch of dirt and leave it for a minute or so. It will then be easy to wash off the dirt. Use a soft cloth moistened with white spirit to remove splashes of tar or asphalt. Do not use strong cleaners, as these can dry out the paintwork.
460_OM_MY09.book Page 229 Wednesday, April 2, 2008 10:32 AM Car care 229 NOTICE • Only use liquid detergent when cleaning the plastic lenses of the front and rear lights. Do not use mechanical cleaning. Rinse off the detergent immediately, otherwise cracks may form in the plastic lenses. • The door mirrors should be folded in before the car enters an automatic car wash. • Try your brakes on leaving a car wash. Wet brake discs reduce the performance of the brakes. • Fixed antennae, such as for a mobile phone, must be removed if the car goes through an automatic car wash. • Cars with parking aid system: Do not spray the sensors or closer than 20 cm to the sensors with a pressure washer, as this can damage them. The underside of the car also needs washing regularly, and this should be done extra thoroughly at the end of winter. Clean the underside of the car by hand if the car is usually washed in an automatic car wash without special facilities for underbody cleaning. Never wash or leave the car to dry in the sun, but wipe it dry with a chamois leather immediately after washing to avoid smears and streaks. Clean the inside of window glass using a proprietary window cleaner. This is particularly important when the car is new, as upholstery and trim have a tendency to sweat a little at first. Keep the glass well polished, as this helps to prevent misting. Clean the outside of the windows with washer fluid. This is especially important if the car has been washed in an automatic car wash, as sometimes a wax treatment is used that can contaminate the windscreen and impair the performance of the wipers. NOTICE • Try your brakes on leaving a car wash. Wet brake discs reduce the performance of the brakes. • Fixed antennae, such as for a mobile phone, must be removed if the car goes through an automatic car wash. • Cars with parking aid system: Do not spray the sensors or closer than 20 cm to the sensors with a pressure washer, as this can damage them.
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