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MAINTENANCE OF YOUR 306
Waxing: the regular use of wax
added to the washing water or
applied separately is strongly recom-
mended, it protects the upper coats of
paintwork against external attack.
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
- Clean off, as soon as
possible, bird droppings,
resinous deposits, tar
To preserve the paintwork and the
plastic trim on your vehicle, we rec-
ommend that you wash them regu-
larly,
- by hand, there are no specific pre-
cautions to take;
- however repeated use of poorly
maintained automatic car-washes
can lead to the appearance of
micro-scopic scratches which give
the paintwork a matt appearance
(especially visible on dark colours);
stains
and
grease
marks ; (as these all contain
substances which can cause
serious damage to the paint-
work).
- Brake briefly several times to
expel any dampness from the
brake pads, when you are set-
ting off after washing your vehi-
cle.
For all questions relating to the main-
tenance of your vehicle, contact an
approved dealer who can advise you
on quality products selected by our
departments.
- using a high pressure washer,
always following the recommen-
dations on the equipment (pres-
sure and spraying distance).
- Do not use a dry or abrasive
cloth, or detergent or solvent
products to clean the double
lens, complex surface head-
lamps as they are fitted with
polycarbonate glass covered in
a protective finish.
- Do not use petrol, oil or cloth
stain removers to clean the
bodywork and plastic parts of
your vehicle.
- To prevent the development of
bodywork corrosion as a result
of accidental damage (stone
chips, scratches etc.) have them
repaired swiftly.
If there are areas of damage on the
vehicle (painted bumpers, or head-
lamps), it is not recommended to
direct the high pressure jet onto
them: wash the areas of damage
by hand.
Also avoid the entry of water into
the locks.
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