Fiat 2013 Ducato 250, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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If you put the vehicle through a car wash, follow
these recommendations:
❒
remove the aerial from the roof so it does not get
damaged;
❒
the car wash should use water added to a soapy
solution;
❒
rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks staying on
the bodywork or less visible parts.
Some car washes with old-style blades
and/or in a poor state of repair can
damage the paintwork, facilitating the
formation of lines that give the paint a dull/misty
appearance, especially on dark colours. If this
happens, lightly polish the paintwork with
appropriate products.
Dry the less visible parts, such as the door frames,
bonnet and the headlight frames with special care, as
in these areas water may stagnate more easily. It is
a good idea to leave the vehicle outdoors for a while
after washing it to give the water time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has been left in
the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may alter the
shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts should be cleaned in the same
way as the rest of the vehicle. Where possible, do
not park the vehicle under trees; the resinous
substances released by many species give the paint a
dull appearance and increase the possibility of rust.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid they contain
is particularly aggressive.
Detergents pollute the environment.The
vehicle should be washed in areas
equipped for collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
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KNOWYOUR
VEHICLE
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX