Vehicle Care
Note: During the engine compartment
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
wash, do not remove the transparent label
that protects the VIN code. Engine oil, brake
fluid, radiator additive, batteries and tires
should be packed and stored in facilities
especially prepared for handling industrial
waste. Do not dispose of these items in
public sewer systems or with domestic
garbage. Environment preservation is a
responsibility shared by all. You too should
do your share.
Remove any apparently harmless looking
substances from the paintwork
immediately (e.g. bird droppings, tree
resins, insect remains, tar spots, road salt
and industrial fall out.
You should repair paintwork damage
caused by stones from the road or minor
scratches as soon as possible.
It is recommended to avoid frequent
engine washes. However, when you do
wash the engine, be careful not to use
strong jets of water on the engine. Never
wash a hot or running engine with cold
water, because the thermal shock on warm
surfaces may damage the engine. The air
conditioned condenser and the radiator
have aluminum fins that may be deformed
when washed with high-pressure water
jets. To avoid damages, wash only with
low-pressure water jets.
Note: Do not spill water, soap, or any other
product on the generator and the starter
motor. They may be damaged from the
contact with liquids.
When washing:
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Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
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Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
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