Engine compartment
INTERIOR
41) Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees
(unless it is absolutely necessary). Remove
any resinous plant matter immediately
because, once it has dried, it may require
the use of abrasive and/or polishing
products to be removed, which are
strongly discouraged as they could
potentially alter the characteristics
of the paintwork. Do not use pure
windscreen washer fluid for cleaning
the front windscreen and rear window;
dilute it min. 50% with water. Only use
pure screen washer fluid when strictly
necessary due to outside temperature
conditions. Do not use chemicals/acids to
defrost windows/vehicle glass as they can
damage the paint.
At the end of each winter, thoroughly
wash the engine compartment, taking
care to avoid spraying the water jet
directly onto the electronic control
units and the relay/fuse box on the
left side of the engine compartment
(driving direction). Have this operation
performed at a specialised workshop.
Regularly check that water is not
trapped under the mats (due to water
dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.), as
this could cause oxidation of the sheet
metal.
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FABRIC SEATS AND
PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner.
It is advisable to use a moist brush on
velvet upholstery.
Rub the seats with a sponge
moistened with a solution of water and
neutral detergent.
WARNING The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure that
the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
PLASTIC PARTS
Headlights
It is advisable to clean interior plastic
parts with a moist cloth and a solution
of water and non-abrasive mild soap.
Use specific products for cleaning
plastic, without solvents and specifically
designed to prevent damage to the
appearance and colour of the treated
parts, to remove grease and tough
stains.
WARNING Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT
6) Detergents pollute the water. The
vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
IMPORTANT
40) Some automatic systems equipped
with old generation blades and/or with a
poor maintenance can damage the paint,
promoting the creation of microscoring
which give an opaque/coated appearance
to the paint, especially on dark colours. In
this case, just lightly polish with specific
products.
WARNING Never use alcohol or
petroleum to clean the instrument
panel.
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