Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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use of special films to protect against
abrasion in exposed areas (e.g. rear wing,
doors, etc.).
BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original
element of the structure or bodywork.
For the general terms of this warranty,
refer to the Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paintwork
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Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the car: the frequency depends
on the conditions and environment
where the car is used. For example, it is
advisable to wash the car more often in
areas with high levels of atmospheric
pollution or salted roads.
Some parts of the vehicle may be
covered with a matt paint which, in order
to be maintained intact, requires special
care: see the instructions in the warning
at the end of this paragraph.
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To correctly wash the car, follow these
instructions:
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the car, keep a distance
of at least 16 inches (40 cm) from the
bodywork to avoid damage or alteration.
Build up of water could cause damage to
the car in the long term;
to facilitate removal of any dirt in the
area where the brushes are normally
placed, the windscreen wipers should
be placed vertical (Service Position).
For more information refer to the
“Maintenance procedures” paragraph in
this chapter;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water if possible;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may stagnate
more easily in these areas. Do not wash
the car after it has been left in the sun or
with the bonnet hot: this may alter the
shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
If you wish to wash the car in a car wash
which moves it, proceed as follows:
make sure that the car is on a flat
surface and that automatic engagement
of the electric parking brake when the
engine is switched off is disabled (for
how to disable it, refer to the "Electric
parking brake" section in the "Starting
and driving" chapter);
with the car stationary, the gear in N
(Neutral) and the brake pedal up: press
the start button. The car will remain in
N (Neutral) for 15 minutes, after which P
(Park) mode will be activated.
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
Care and maintenance of the Alfa
Romeo logo badge / central wheel nut /
ring
The following are recommended for care
and maintenance of the Alfa Romeo logo
badge / central wheel nut / ring:
do not use acid or alkaline detergents
which may damage the parts’ surface
finish;
if detergents are used, read the
instructions and warnings provided by
the producer;
do not use brushes or any other tool
which may scratch the components;
rinse with plenty of water;
before washing the car in a car wash,
make sure that the brushes are soft.