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do not drain the engine cooling
system;
any time the vehicle is left inactive
for two weeks or more, operate
the climate control system with
engine idling for at least 5 minutes,
setting external air and with fan set to
maximum speed. This operation will
ensure appropriate lubrication for the
system, thus minimising the possibility
of damage to the compressor when the
system is operated again.
WARNING After setting the ignition
device to STOP and having closed
the driver side door, wait at least
one minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery.
When reconnecting the electrical
supply to the battery, make sure that
the ignition device is in the STOP
position and the driver side door is
closed.
BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the
following:
atmospheric pollution;
salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well as
mud and gravel raised by other cars is
also not to be underestimated.
Abarth has used the best
manufacturing technologies on your
car to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These include:
painting products and systems which
give the car particular resistance to
corrosion and abrasion;
use of galvanised (or pretreated)
sheet metal, with high resistance to
corrosion;
spraying the underbody, engine
compartment, wheelhouse internal
parts and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner wing, edges,
etc.;
use of “open” boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets
of moisture which could favour the
formation of rust inside.
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects
the underlying sheet metal.
You are advised to touch up abrasions
and scratches immediately to prevent
rust formation. Use only original
paint products for touch-ups (see
“Bodywork paint identification plate” in
the “Technical Specifications” section).
Normal care for paintwork consists of
washing the car; how often depends
on the conditions and environment
where the car is used. For example, in
highly polluted areas, or if the roads are
spread with salt, it is advisable to wash
the car more frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as
follows:
remove the aerial from the roof
to prevent damage to it if the car is
washed in an automatic system;
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the car, keep a distance
of at least 40 cm from the bodywork to
avoid damage or alteration. It should be
remembered that the build up of water
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