Cleaning exterior
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surface, wash your vehicle as soon as you can:
• after a rainfall to prevent
possible damage
from acid rain
• after driving on coastal roads
• when contaminants such as soot,
bird
droppings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs
get on the paint surface
• when dust or mud builds up on the
surface
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle inside a garage or in a covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a shady area or protect the vehicle with a body cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface when putting on or removing the body cover.
- Washing
- Soft top care and cleaning (CrossCabriolet models)
- Waxing
- Removing spots
- Underbody
- Glass
- Aluminum alloy wheels
- Chrome parts
- Tire dressing
See also:
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants
1: For additional information, see “Engine oil” in the “8. Maintenance
and do-it-yourself” section for changing engine oil.
2: For additional information, see “Engine oil and oil filter ...
Valet hand-off
When you have to leave a key with a valet, give
them the Intelligent Key itself after removing the
mechanical key to protect your belongings.
To prevent the glove box or the trunk (Cross-
Cabrio ...
Around viewTM monitor (if equipped)
The CAMERA button is located on the center console.
When you push the CAMERA button or shift the selector lever into the “R” (Reverse)
position while the ignition switch is in the ON position ...