Fiat New 500, Owner'S Handbook Manual, Page: 252 / 320

MAINTENANCE AND CARE
250
93) 94)
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific cleaning
products.
Use clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or altering the transparency.
WARNING Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following
the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
WARNING Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
WARNING When cleaning the car
with a pressure washer, keep the
water jet at least 20 cm away from the
headlights.
CONTACT WITH WATER
Washing the motor compartment
95)
Washing the motor is not
recommended. If it is absolutely
necessary, follow the instructions
below:
washing is only allowed at low
pressure;
washing must take place with the
motor cold and the ignition device in
the STOP position;
take care not to direct the water
jet directly onto the electronic control
units, connectors and orange cables,
including the areas adjacent to them
(high-voltage circuit) and venting valves;
Have this operation performed by a
specialised workshop.
After washing, check that the various
protective components (e.g. rubber
guards and caps) have not been
removed or damaged.
Underbody washing
If underbody washing is necessary, do
not insist with the jet directly on the
connectors and venting valve.
Washing with charging flap closed
The electrical system is safe, even if the
following situations occur:
presence of water in the foot area;
when the car is in water at a level
that allows it to cross a ford;
liquids entering the boot.
96)
WARNING
249) In this condition, the car is no longer
secured and could move without control
due to the slopes of the ground.
IMPORTANT
89) Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Avoid parking the vehicle under trees
(unless it is absolutely necessary). Remove
any resinous plant matter immediately
because, once it has dried, it may require
the use of abrasive and/or polishing
products to be removed, which are
strongly discouraged as they could
potentially alter the characteristics
of the paintwork. Do not use pure
windscreen washer fluid for cleaning
the front windscreen and rear window;
dilute it min. 50% with water. Only use
pure screen washer fluid when strictly
necessary due to outside temperature
conditions. Do not use chemicals/acids to
defrost windows/vehicle glass as they can
damage the paint.
90)
Never use high-pressure washing
systems. Drops of water may penetrate
in the case of high-pressure washing
systems and sprayers positioned near the
windows. Give preference to car washes
that use fabric or soft brushes that do
not damage the paint of the bodywork.
Ensure that the rims and tyres are not