Standard external care consists of regular washing. The use and the environ mental conditions will determine how often the vehicle needs to be washed. Wash the vehicle more frequently in areas which are exposed to heavy air pollution or heavy traffic or roads treated with de-icing salts. If the vehicle is
exposed to salty and humid air (coastal areas, humid climates), wash the vehicle more frequently.
Do not park under trees if at all possible. The resin-like discharge which many trees secrete, give the paintwork a matt look and can promote the onset of corrosion. Wash off bird droppings straight away and thoroughly, as the acid it contains is extremely corrosive.
- Wash the vehicle only on a washing site intended for this purpose.
- Avoid full sunshine. Observe environmental measures.
- Only clean external applications and synthetic parts with plenty of warm water, dish washing liquid and soft cloth.
- Wash down the vehicle with plenty of water, a clean sponge or a soft brush. In the case of stubborn dirt add dish washing liquid to the water.
- Painted exterior walls may also be cleaned with a caravan cleaner.
- Add-on parts made of glass-fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) require a regular follow-up treatment with a polisher. This way these parts will not turn yellow and the sealing of the surface remains intact.
- Rub a conventional rubber care product onto the rubber seals on doors and storage flaps.
- Treat locking cylinder of doors and storage flaps with graphite dust.
Note:
Never clean the vehicle in the car wash. Water can penetrate the refrigerator grills, the waste gas vent or the forced ventilations. The vehicle could be damaged. Do not clean the tyres with a high-pressure cleaner. The tyres might be damaged. Do not spray external applications (deco-films) directly with the highpressure cleaner. The external application.