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do not allow humidity to evaporate

from the surface of the car;

inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the

standard prescribed pressure and

check it periodically;

CAR INACTIVITY

BODYWORK

If the car is left inactive for longer than

a month, the following precautions

should be observed:

BODY AND UNDERBODY

WARRANTY

Your car is covered by warranty against

perforation due to rust of any original

element of the structure or bodywork.

For the general terms of this warranty,

refer to the Warranty Booklet.

park the vehicle in covered, dry and

if possible well-ventilated premises and

slightly open the windows;

check that the parking brake is not

activated;

disconnect the negative conventional

battery terminal and check the battery

state of charge. Repeat this check

once every three months during

storage;

If the conventional battery is not

disconnected from the electrical

system, check its state of charge every

thirty days;

clean and protect the painted parts

using protective wax;

clean and protect the shiny metal

parts using special compounds

available commercially;

sprinkle talcum powder on the

windscreen and rear window wiper

rubber blades and lift them off the

glass;

cover the car with a fabric or

perforated plastic sheet, paying

particular care not to damage the

painted surface by dragging any dust

that may have accumulated on it. Do

not use compact plastic sheets which

do not drain the engine cooling

system;

any time the vehicle is left inactive

for two weeks or more, operate

the climate control system with

engine idling for at least 5 minutes,

setting external air and with fan set to

maximum speed. This operation will

ensure appropriate lubrication for the

system, thus minimising the possibility

of damage to the compressor when the

system is operated again.

PRESERVING THE

BODYWORK

Paintwork

79)

Touch up abrasions and scratches

immediately to prevent the formation of

rust.

Maintenance of paintwork consists

of washing the car: the frequency

depends on the conditions and

environment where the car is used.

For example, it is advisable to wash

the car more often in areas with high

levels of atmospheric pollution or salted

roads.

WARNING After setting the ignition

device to STOP and closing the driver's

door, wait at least two minutes before

disconnecting the electrical supply

from the traditional battery. When

reconnecting the electrical supply to

the battery, make sure that the ignition

device is in the STOP position and the

driver side door is closed.

Some parts of the car may be covered

with a matt paint which, in order to be

maintained intact, requires special care:

see the instructions in the warning at

the end of this paragraph

80) 81)

To correctly wash the car, follow these

instructions:

if the car is washed remove the aerial

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Windows

WARNING Never use aromatic

substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.

acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses

of the headlights.

from the roof;

if high pressure jets or cleaners are

used to wash the car, keep a distance

of at least 40 cm from the bodywork to

avoid damage or alteration. Build up of

water could cause damage to the car

in the long term;

wash the bodywork using a low

pressure jet of water if possible;

wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy

solution over the bodywork, frequently

rinsing the sponge;

rinse well with water and dry with a

jet of air or a chamois leather.

Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door

frames, bonnet, headlight frames,

etc.) with special care, as water may

stagnate more easily in these areas.

Do not wash the car after it has been

left in the sun or with the bonnet

hot: this may alter the shine of the

paintwork.

Use specific detergents and clean

cloths to prevent scratching or altering

the transparency.

WARNING When cleaning the car

with a pressure washer, keep the

water jet at least 20 cm away from the

headlights.

WARNING Wipe the rear window

inside gently with a cloth following

the direction of the filaments to avoid

damaging the heating device.

Engine compartment

Door seals

82)

WARNING To avoid noise while driving,

door seals and surfaces in contact with

them must always be kept clean and

free of dust, mud, dirt, snow or ice.

When cleaning the wicks and surfaces

in contact with the wicks, be careful not

to scratch or damage them. Use a soft

cloth moistened with water.

If the engine compartment is washed

(at low pressure, e.g. in very dusty

areas), this must be done with the

engine cold and with ignition device

turned to STOP. Take care not to

direct the water jet straight at the

electronic control modules, fuse box

connectors or wiper motors. Moreover,

do not direct the jet towards the drop

catcher area around the engine oil cap

to avoid splashing oil in the engine

compartment. Have this operation

performed by a specialised workshop.

After washing, check that the various

protective components (e.g. rubber

guards and caps) have not been

removed or damaged.

Door mirrors

WARNING When using a pressure

washer for versions with stripes on

the door mirror covers, make sure the

pressure does not exceed 110 bar and

do not get the nozzle closer than 35

cm.

Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned

in the same way as the rest of the car.

WARNINGS

Avoid parking under trees; the resin

dropped by trees makes the paintwork

go opaque and increases the possibility

of corrosion.

Headlights

Use a soft cloth soaked in water and

detergent for washing cars.

Bird droppings must be washed off

immediately and thoroughly as the acid

they contain is particularly aggressive.

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INTERIOR

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.

82) A high pressure jet cleaner should

not be used for cleaning the engine

compartment. The appropriate

precautions have been taken to protect all

parts and connections, but the pressures

generated by these devices are so high

that complete protection against water

seepages cannot be guaranteed.

WARNING

196) 197) 198)

Periodically check the cleanliness of the

interior, beneath the mats, which could

cause oxidation of the sheet metal.

79) In order to preserve the appearance

of the paint abrasive products and/or

polishes should not be used for cleaning

the car.

80) Avoid washing with rollers and/or

brushes in washing stations. Wash

the car only by hand using neutral pH

detergents; dry it with a wet chamois

leather. 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 (if at all possible) parking the car

under trees; remove vegetable resins

immediately as, when dried, it may only be

possible to remove them with abrasive

products and/or polishes, which is highly

inadvisable as they could alter the typical

opacity of the paint. 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.

81) 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

SEATS AND FABRIC

PARTS

Remove dust with a soft brush or a

vacuum cleaner.

It is advisable to use a moist brush on

when cleaning non-fabric upholstery.

Rub the seats using a soft microfibre

cloth moistened with a solution of

water and neutral detergent.

LEATHER SEATS

(where provided)

Remove the dry dirt with a chamois or

slightly damp cloth, without exerting

too much pressure.

WARNING

6) Detergents pollute the water. Only wash

your vehicle in areas equipped to collect

and treat waste water from this type of

activity.

Remove any liquid or grease stains

using an absorbent dry cloth, without

rubbing. Then clean with a soft cloth or

chamois leather dampened with water

and mild soap. If the stain persists,

use specific products and observe the

instructions carefully.

WARNING Never use alcohol. Make

sure that the cleaning products

used contain no alcohol or alcohol

derivatives, even in small quantities.

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