Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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ADVICE FOR PRESERVING To wash the car correctly proceed as fol-
Detergents cause water
lows:
THE BODYWORK
pollution. Therefore the
car should be washed
remove the aerial from the roof to
Paint
in areas equipped for collecting
prevent damage to it if the car is
and purifying the liquid used in
Paintwork does not only serve an washed in an automatic system;
the washing process.
aestethic purpose, but also protects the
wash the body using a low pressure
underlying sheet metal.
jet of water;
In the case of deep scrapes or scores,
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
you are advised to have the necessar y To keep intact the aes-
solution over the bodywork, fre-
touching up carried out immediately to
thetic properties of the
quently rinsing with the sponge;
avoid the formation of rust. Use only paintwork do not use
rinse well with water and dry with a
original paint products for touching up abrasive and/or polish products
jet of air or a chamois leather.
(see “Bodywork paint identification for cleaning the car bodywork.
plate” in section “Technical specifica- When drying, take particular care with
tion”).
the less visible parts like door surrounds,
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
bonnet and around the headlights where
Normal paint maintenance consists in
the same way as the rest of the car.
water may stagnate. The car should not
washing at intervals depending on the
be taken to a closed area immediately,
conditions and environment of use. For
Where possible, do not park under trees;
but left in the open so that residual wa-
example, in highly polluted areas, or if
the resinous substance many species re-
ter can evaporate.
the roads are sprayed with salt, it is wise
lease give the paint a dull appearance
to wash the car more frequently.
and increase the possibility of triggering
Do not wash the car after it has been left
rust processes.
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this
may alter the shine of the paintwork.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thorough-
ly as the acid they contain is particular-
ly aggressive.
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