ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
To correctly wash the vehicle:
Some automatic systems pro-
vided with old generation
❒ remove the aerial from the roof to pre-
vent damage to it if the vehicle is
washed in an automatic system;
and/or not correctly main-
Paint
tained brushes may damage
the varnish, easing the creation of mi-
cro-scratches, especially on dark
colours. To remove those scratches,
slightly polish with a specific product.
Paintwork does not only serve an aes-
thetic purpose, but also protects the un-
derlying sheet metal.
❒ wash the body using a low pressure jet
of water;
❒ wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-
lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;
Touch up abrasions and scratches immedi-
ately to prevent the formation of rust. On-
ly use genuine spare paint products for
touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identifi-
cation plate” in the “Technical Specifica-
tions” section).
❒ rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts particularly care-
fully, such as the door frames, bonnet and
the headlight frames, where water may
stagnate more easily. It is a good idea to
leave the vehicle outdoors for a while af-
ter washing it to give water time to evap-
orate.
If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, follow these recommendations:
Normal maintenance of paintwork con-
sists in washing the vehicle: the frequen-
cy depends on the conditions and envi-
ronment where the vehicle is used.
– remove the antenna from the roof to
avoid damages;
– water with a cleansing solution must be
used for washing;
For example, it is advisable to wash the ve-
hicle more often in areas with a high en-
vironmental pollution or on roads sprin-
kled with salt.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has been
parked in the sun or when the engine bon-
net is hot: this could take the shine off the
paint.
– rinse accurately to avoid cleansing so-
lution residues which may remain on the
body or hidden parts.
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