133-146 Ford KA EN:131-148 Ford KA IT 14-10-2010 11:41 Pagina 145
To correctly wash the vehicle, proceed
as follows:
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.
Glasses
To clean glasses, use specific window
cleaner products.
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remove the aerial from the roof
to prevent damage to it if the car
is washed in an automatic system;
Also use clean cloths to avoid
scratching the glass or damaging
the transparency.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the car.
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if high pressure jets or cleaners
are used to wash the vehicle, hold at
least 40 cm away from the bodywork
to avoid damage or alteration.
It should be remembered that
the build up of water can damage
the car over a period of time;
Where possible, do not park under
trees; the resinous substance that many
species release give the paint a dull
appearance and increase the possibility
of triggering rusting processes.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth in the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
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wash the body using a low pressure
jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly
soapy solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
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rinse well with water and dry with
a jet of air or a chamois leather.
Detergents cause water
pollution. The vehicle should
be washed in areas equipped
for collecting and purifying
Dry the less visible parts particularly
carefully, such as the door frames,
bonnet and the headlight frames,
where water may stagnate more easily.
The car should not be taken to a closed
area immediately, but left in the open
so that residual water can evaporate.
the liquid used in the washing process.
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