Daewoo Espero, Owner'S Manual

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CARE AND CLEANING OF
THE EXTERIOR
Exterior finish
The paint finish on your vehicle provides
beauty, depth of colour, gloss retention
and durability.
Washing your vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle's
finish
is to keep it clean by frequent
washing. Wash the vehicle in lukewarm or
cold water.
Do not use hot water or wash your ve-
hicle in the direct rays of the sun. Do not
use strong soap or chemical detergents.
All cleaning agents should be flushed
promptly from the surface and not al-
lowed to dry on the finish.
Daewoo vehicles are designed to operate
under normal environmental
conditions
and to withstand the natural elements.
However, unusual conditions, such as
high pressure car washes, may cause
water to enter inside the vehicle.
Polishing and waxing
Periodic polishing and waxing is recom-
mended to remove surface residue from
your paint finish. Approved products are
supplied through your Daewoo Outlet.
Protecting exterior bright metal parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regu-
larly to keep their luster. Washing with
water is all that is usually needed.
Use special care with aluminum trim. To
avoid damaging protective trim, never use
automotive or chrome polish, steam, or
caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating
of wax,
rubbed to a high polish, is
recommended for all bright metal parts.
Cleaning aluminum wheels, rally
wheels, and wheel covers
Preserve the original appearance of wheels
or wheel covers by keeping them clean and
free from build-up of road dirt and/or road
salt. Regular cleaning is recommended. Do
not use abrasive cleaners or cleaning
brushes, as they could damage the finish.
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Your car was designed to resist corrosion.
Special materials and protective finishes
were used on most parts of your car when
it was built to help maintain a good
appearance, strength and reliable opera-
tion. Some parts which normally are not
visible (such as certain parts located in
the engine compartment and the under-
body of the vehicle) are such that surface
rust will not affect their reliability. There-
fore, corrosion protection is not needed
or used on these parts.
Sheet metal damage
If your car is damaged and requires sheet
metal repair or replacement, make sure the
body repair shop applies
proper anti-
corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced so that corrosion protection is
restored. (Also see "Finish damage" which
follows.)
Foreign material deposits
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melt-
ing agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird
droppings, chemicals from industrial chim-
neys and other foreign matter may dam-
age vehicle finishes if left on painted
surfaces.