Exterior cleaning
Cleaning the wiper blades
The car should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty, the more difficult it will be to get it completely clean and there is a risk of scratching the paintwork. Wash the car in a car wash with oil separator. Use car shampoo.
Car paintwork
The paintwork consists of several layers and is an important part of the car's surface protection, and should therefore be checked regularly.
Cleaning matte-painted emblems
To care for the matte-painted emblems, they should be washed by hand as soon as they have become dirty. This makes them easier to clean as the dirt does not adhere as much.
Colour codes
The decal for the colour code is located at the bottom of the B-pillar on the right-hand side.
Touching up minor paintwork damage
Paint is an important part of the car's surface protection and should therefore be checked regularly. The most common types of paintwork damage are stone chips, scratches, and marks on e.g. the edges of wings, doors and bumpers.
Cleaning the exterior
The car should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This means that the car is easier to clean since the dirt does not attach as firmly. It also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps the car fresh. Carry out cleaning in a cleaning area with an oil separator, and use car shampoo.
Rustproofing
The car has protection against corrosion.
Automatic car wash
The car should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty, the more difficult it will be to get it completely clean and there is a risk of scratching the paintwork.
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components
The car should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty, the more difficult it will be to get it completely clean and there is a risk of scratching the paintwork. Carry out cleaning in a cleaning area with an oil separator, and use car shampoo.
Cleaning wheel rims
The car should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty, the more difficult it will be to get it completely clean and there is a risk of scratching the paintwork. Carry out cleaning in a cleaning area with an oil separator, and use car shampoo.
Handwashing
The car should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This means that the car is easier to clean since the dirt does not attach as firmly. It also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps the car fresh. Carry out cleaning in a cleaning area with an oil separator, and use car shampoo.
High-pressure washing
The car should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty, the more difficult it will be to get it completely clean and there is a risk of scratching the paintwork. Wash the car in a car wash with oil separator. Use car shampoo.
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull or to give the paintwork extra protection. The car does not need to be polished until it is at least one year old. However, the car can be waxed during this time. Do not polish or wax the car in direct sunlight, the surface being polished should be a maximum of 45 °C (113 °F).