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Seite 202 Mobility Care Otherwise, particles of dust and road grimeChrome surfaces chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased Carefully clean components such as the radia‐ wear and premature degradation of the leather tor grille or door handles with an ample supply surface. of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐ To guard against discoloration, such as fromularly when they have been exposed to road clothing, provide leather care roughly everysalt. two months. Rubber components Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐ cause soiling on such surfaces is substantiallyAside from water, treat only with rubber more visible. cleansers. Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt andWhen cleaning rubber seals, do not use any grease will gradually break down the protectivesilicon-containing car care products in order to layer of the leather surface. avoid damage or noises. Suitable care products are available from the Fine wood parts service center. Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐ Upholstery material care nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a soft cloth. Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner. If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage Plastic components stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth These include: with a suitable interior cleaner. ▷ Imitation leather surfaces. Clean the upholstery down to the seams using large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the▷ Roofliner. material vigorously. ▷ Lamp lenses. Damage from Velcro— fasteners ▷ Instrument cluster cover. Open Velcro— fasteners on pants or ▷ Matt black spray-coated components. other articles of clothing can damage the seat ▷ Painted parts in the interior. covers. Ensure that any Velcro— fasteners are ▷ Carbon parts in the interior. closed.◀ Clean with a microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth lightly with water. Caring for special components Do not soak the roofliner. Light-alloy wheels No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐ When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral vents wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9. Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐ grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead turer's instructions. to surface damage.◀ Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can destroy the protective layer of adjacent Safety belts components, such as the brake disk. Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and thus have a negative impact on safety. 202 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

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