MAINTENANCE AND CARE -> INTERIOR for Your Fiat Tipo 4 Door Second Generation (2015-2026)

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  
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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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area, applying a uniform light pressure  
(do not rub hard).  
PLASTIC AND COATED  
PARTS  
lying flat and do not get in the way of the  
pedals.  
Rinse and wring out the microfibre  
cloth, and pass over the area treated in  
the previous point again.  
For versions finished in Alcantara,  
treat the steering wheel following the  
sequence described above, taking care  
to leave the component to dry and to  
brush it gently with a soft-bristle brush.  
83)  
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp  
cloth (if possible made from microfibre),  
and a solution of water and neutral,  
non-abrasive detergent.  
WARNING  
83) Never use alcohol, petrols and  
derivatives to clean the dashboard and  
instrument panel lens.  
84) Do not use "hard" synthetic brushes  
as they could damage the fabric  
beyond repair. Clean the steering-wheel  
completely to prevent differences in  
appearance between treated and  
untreated zones. Do not use alcohol or  
ketone-based solvents.  
To clean oily or persistent stains,  
use specific products free from  
solvents and designed to maintain the  
original appearance and colour of the  
components.  
WARNING Never use alcohol. Make  
sure that the cleaning products  
used contain no alcohol or alcohol  
derivatives, even in small quantities.  
Remove any dust using a microfibre  
cloth, if necessary moistened with  
water. The use of paper tissues is not  
recommended as these may leave  
residues.  
84)  
LEATHER AND SOFT  
TOUCH PARTS  
(where provided)  
IMPORTANT  
To clean these components, use a  
soft microfibre cloth moistened with a  
solution of water and neutral detergent.  
Before using a specific product for  
cleaning interiors, make sure that  
it does not contain alcohol and/or  
alcohol-based substances or solvents.  
196) Never use flammable products, such  
as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean  
the inside of the car. The electrostatic  
charges which are generated by rubbing  
during the cleaning operation may cause a  
fire.  
197) Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:  
they might explode. Aerosol cans must not  
be exposed to a temperature exceeding  
50°C. When the vehicle is exposed to  
sunlight, the internal temperature can  
greatly exceed this value.  
CLEANING THE  
STEERING WHEEL  
Treat the surface using a microfibre  
cloth moistened with neutral soap and  
water, taking care to cover the whole  
198) It is essential that there is nothing  
under the pedals: make sure the mats are  
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