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Cleaning and Vehicle Care

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When using a hose, DO NOT aim the water directly

at window, door or sunroof seals, or through wheel

apertures onto the brake components.

Observe all safety precautions on cleaning

products; do not drink ﬂuids and keep them

away from the eyes.

If the car is particularly dirty, use a hose to ﬂush grime and

grit from the bodywork, prior to washing. Then, wash the

car using cold or lukewarm water containing a good quality

wash and wax shampoo. Always use plenty of water to

ensure that grit is ﬂushed from the surface and not ground

into the paintwork. After washing, rinse the bodywork

with clean water and dry off with a chamois leather.

External Car

Washing Your Car

Some high pressure cleaning systems will

penetrate door, window and sunroof seals,

and damage lock mechanisms. DO NOT aim

water jets directly at components that might

be easily damaged.

Cleaning the underside

Note: DO NOT use a high pressure hose to clean the

engine compartment – damage to the car’s electronic

systems may occur.

Do not clean the engine compartment with

high pressure water since it may damage the

electrical system of the vehicle.

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From time to time, but particularly during winter months

when salt has been used on the roads, use a hose to wash

the underside of the car. Flush away accumulations of mud

and thoroughly clean those areas where debris can easily

collect (wheel arches and panel seams, for example).

In order to preserve the paint ﬁnish on your car, please

observe the following care points:

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DO NOT use hot water to wash the car.

DO NOT use detergents or washing up liquid.

In hot weather, DO NOT wash the car in direct sunlight.

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IMPORTANT

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Avoid cleaning the vehicle in direct sunlight.

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Please pay attention to the operating instructions of

high pressure cleaner.

When cleaning the vehicle in winter avoid spraying

water directly onto door locks and panel gaps due

to risk of icing.

Soft parts on the vehicle should be kept in a large

enough distance from the high pressure cleaner.

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Do not use rough sponges or cloth to clean the car,

this will damage the paintwork ﬁnish.

Removing tar spots

When cleaning the headlamps do not use a dry cloth

or sponge, use only warm soapy water.

Use white spirit to remove tar spots and stubborn grease

stains from the paintwork. Then wash the area immediately

with soapy water to remove all traces of the spirit.

Cleaning with a High Pressure Cleaner

Body Protection

Note: Always read the manufacturers operating

instructions.

After washing, examine the paintwork for damage. If the

damage has revealed bare metal, use a colored primer ﬁrst,

then apply the correct colour base coat and ﬁnish off with

a lacquer pencil, if appropriate. Carry out this treatment

after washing but before polishing or waxing. More

extensive damage to paint or bodywork must be repaired

in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Failure to do this will invalidate the Anti-Corrosion

Warranty. If in doubt, ask your MG Authorised Repairer.

When using high pressure washers, always ensure there is

adequate distance between the spray nozzle and any soft

materials, decals or rubber seals.

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Polishing the Paintwork

DO NOT use car polish containing coarse

Windows and Mirrors

Regularly clean all windows, inside and out, using an

approved glass cleaner.

abrasives – these will remove the paint ﬁlm

and damage the gloss ﬁnish.

Windscreen:In particular, clean the outside of the screen

with glass cleaner after washing the car with wash and wax

products, and before ﬁtting new wiper blades.

Occasionally treat the paint surface with an approved polish

containing the following properties:

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Very mild abrasives to remove surface contamination

without removing or damaging the paint.

Filling compounds that will ﬁll scratches and reduce

their visibility.

Rear screen:Clean the inside with a soft cloth, using a side

to side motion to avoid damaging the heating elements.

Note: DO NOT scrape or use abrasive cleaners on the

inside of the rear screen – this will damage the heating

elements.

Wax to provide a protective coating between the paint

and the elements.

Mirrors:Wash with soapy water. Use a plastic scraper to

remove ice. DO NOT use abrasive cleaning compounds

or metal scraper.

Note: If possible, avoid applying polish or wax

products to window glass and rubber seals.

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Wiper Blades

Plastic Components

Wash in warm soapy water. DO NOT use spirit or petrol

based cleaners.

Any plastic components should be cleaned using

conventional cleaning methods and not be treated with

abrasive materials.

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Paint Damage

Cleaning the Interior

Plastic materials

Any paint damage or stonechips should be treated with

suitable paint/lacquer materials immediately to avoid

invalidating the Anti Corrosion Warranty.

Clean plastic-faced materials with diluted upholstery

cleaner, then wipe with a damp cloth.

Weather Strips and Rubber Seals

Note: DO NOT polish dashboard components – these

should remain non-reﬂective.

Any weather strips or rubber aperture seals should be

treated with suitable materials (silica gel) if they are cleaned

using strong detergents, this should avoid any sticking and

maintain the service life of the seal.

Carpet and fabrics

Clean with diluted upholstery cleaner - test a concealed

area ﬁrst.

Wheels

Leather

When cleaning the wheels any materials or

water that contact the brake disc directly

may effect braking efﬁciency.

Clean leather trim with warm water and a non-detergent

soap. Dry and polish the leather with a dry, clean, lint-free

cloth.

In order to ensure the wheels are kept in optimum

condition they should be cleaned regularly.

Note: DO NOT use petrol, detergents, furniture

creams or polishes as cleaning agents.

Only use a recommended non-acidic propriety wheel

cleaner. Always read the instructions on the product.

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Instrument Pack, Audio and Navigation Display

Extend the belts, then use warm water and a non-detergent

soap to clean. Allow the belts to dry naturally; DO NOT

retract them or use the car until they are completely dry.

Clean with a dry cloth only. DO NOT use cleaning ﬂuids

or sprays.

Airbag Module Covers

DO NOT allow these areas to be ﬂooded with

liquid and DO NOT use petrol, detergent,

furniture cream or polishes.

To protect damage to the airbag SRS, the following

areas should be cleaned sparingly with a damp cloth and

upholstery cleaner ONLY:

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Steering wheel centre pad.

Area of dashboard containing the passenger airbag.

Area of roof lining and front pillar ﬁnishers which

enclose the side head impact protection modules.

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Seat Belts

DO NOT use bleaches, dyes or cleaning

solvents on seat belts.

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