Ford Mondeo Quiz
Vehicle Cleaning

Cleaning alloy wheels

In this manual: Vehicle Cleaning
Introduction — 9Overview — 6Child safety — 5Seat belts — 4Supplemental Restraint System — 8Keys and Remote Controls — 4MyKey — 9Locks — 3Safety — 4Steering wheel — 6Wipers and washers — 4Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 7Instrument cluster — 4Information Displays — 3Climate control unit — 9Seats — 10Auxiliary power points — 1Storage Compartments — 4Engine Starting and Stopping — 7Unique Driving Characteristics — 1Fuel and Refueling — 7High-voltage battery — 3Transmission — 1Brakes — 5Traction control — 3Electronic Stability Control — 3Parking Aids — 7Cruise control — 4Driver assistance — 21Vehicle Loading — 1Towing — 3Driving tips — 6Roadside assistance in emergencies — 11Fuses — 3Maintenance — 15Vehicle Cleaning — 6Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and specifications — 3Audio system — 8SYNC — 7SYNC 2 — 10Appendices — 3
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Note: Do not apply chemical cleaning agents to hot wheels and wheel covers. Note: Industrial (aggressive) cleaning products or chemical cleaning agents combined with brush agitation to remove dust and brake dirt may, over time, wear away the finish coat. Note: Do not use wheel cleaning agents containing large quantities of hydrofluoric or caustic acid, steel wool, fuel or strong household detergent. Note: If you plan to park the vehicle for an extended period after cleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaning product, drive the vehicle for a few minutes before shutting it off. This reduces the risk of corrosion on the brake discs, brake pads and linings. Note: Some automatic car washes may damage the finish of your wheels and wheel covers.

Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated with a thin finish paint. To keep them in good condition, follow these recommendations:

  • Clean them once a week with the recommended tyre and wheel product.
  • Use a sponge to remove heavy buildup of dirt and brake dust.
  • Once cleaning is complete, rinse them thoroughly with pressurized steam or water.

We recommend using the Ford wheel cleaning product.

Be sure to read and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Using other, non-recommended cleaning products may cause severe and permanent cosmetic damage.

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