CLEANING
ucts). Rinse thoroughly beforehand
using a jet washer:
– spots of tree resin and industrial
pollution;
– mud in the wheel arches and un-
derneath the body which forms
damp patches;
Observe local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash
your vehicle on a public highway).
When washing the vehicle with a
high-pressure cleaning device,
please take the following precau-
tions:
– make sure that your vehicle's
paintwork, the area or the compo-
nent that you want to clean is com-
patible with this type of washing;
– the pressure delivered by the de-
vice must be less than 100 bar;
– when washing, position the spray
nozzle at least 15 cm from the vehicle
and check that the water flow rate is
less than 3.30 gal (15 l)/min);
– do not persist in washing the same
area, impacted points or the seals
(risk of damage to the paint, seals
becoming detached, etc.).
If mechanical components, hinges,
etc. have been cleaned, they must
be protected again by spraying with
products approved by our Technical
Department.
Bodywork maintenance
A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer. It is therefore recommended
to maintain the exterior of the vehi-
cle regularly.
Your vehicle has been treated with
very effective anti-corrosion prod-
ucts. It is nevertheless subject to var-
ious outside influences.
Corrosive agents in the atmosphere
– atmospheric pollution (in built-up
and industrial areas);
– saline atmospheres (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather);
– seasonal and damp climatic con-
ditions, (e.g.: road salt in winter, wa-
ter from road cleaners, etc.).
Minor impacts
Abrasive action
–
bird droppings, which cause a
chemical reaction with the paint
that rapidly discolours paintwork
and may even cause the paint to
peel off.
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Wash the vehicle immediately to re-
move these marks as it is impossible
to remove them by polishing;
– salt, particularly in the wheel arch-
es and underneath the body after
driving in areas where the roads
have been gritted.
Withdraw the vegetable falls (resin,
film etc.) from the vehicle regularly.
Observe the vehicle stopping dis-
tances when driving on gravelled
surfaces to prevent paint damage.
Dust and sand in the air, mud, road
grit thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
You should take a number of minor
precautions in order to safeguard
your vehicle against such risks.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, ar-
eas where the paint has been dam-
aged, to prevent corrosion spread-
ing.
You should do the following
Remember to visit the body shop pe-
riodically in order to maintain your
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
maintenance document.
Wash your car frequently, with the
engine off, with cleaning products
recommended by our Technical De-
partment (never use abrasive prod-
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