Remove attached partsfollowing use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage racks which are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
See also:
Headlamps
▷ Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.
▷ Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due to
insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.
▷ Thaw ice with d ...
Tire condition
Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear, signs of damage and for foreign
objects lodged in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depthThe tread depth should not drop below 0.12 in/3 ...
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1. Start the engine of the assisting vehicle and
let it run for several minutes at an increased
idle speed.
If the vehicle being started has a diesel ...