Power washers
WARNING
Do not use power washers with circular-jet
nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean your vehicle, in
particular the tires. You could otherwise
damage the tires and cause an accident.
Always maintain a distance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm) between the vehicle and the power washer nozzle. Information about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufacturer.
Move the power washer nozzle around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
- tires
- door gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
- electrical components
- battery
- connectors
- lights
- seals
- trim elements
- ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components can lead to leaks or failures.
See also:
Distance warning function (vehicleswith DISTRONIC)
This function provides a warning from a speed
of approximately 20 mph(30 km/h), if:
• for a period of several seconds, the
distance to the vehicle in front is too short
for the speed at which you ...
Removing a wheel
► Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
completely.
► Screw alignment bolt 1 into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
► Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
Do not place wh ...
Drinking and driving
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The ...