JAC J5, Owner'S Manual

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Rust prevention maintenance
To prevent getting rusted, we have
integrated
advanced design and
technical craftsmanship into your car.
Still, the measures we have taken for
your car are limited. To prevent your
car from getting rusted for a long
period, your cooperation and assist
-ance are necessary.
Rust-prone zones
If you live in an area where there are
many factors causing vehicle rust, it is
of extreme importance to take some
countermeasures. The common facto
-rs to expedite the rusting include salt
on roads, dust, chemicals, marine air
and industrial pollutants.
Common causes for rusting
Salt, dirt and water accumulated on
your car chassis for a long time may
cause rust.
Under conditions where car body paint
is scraped off, where protection
coating is worn by stone, sand or
gravel, or where metal is exposed due
to small friction or dents, the rust will
take place.
Rust prevention measures
1. Keep your car clean
The best way to prevent car rust is to
keep your car clean and remove any
materials causing car to rust. It is very
important to keep your car chassis
clean.
If you live in an area where there are
many factors including road salt,
offshore surroundings, industrial pollut
-ion and acid rain which may cause
vehicle rust, some rust prevention
measures shall be taken. In winter, you
need to clean your car bottom once a
month. When the winter is over, you
also need to clean your car bottom
completely.
When washing your car, you shall
attach importance to components at
the bottom of fenders. These compo
-nents are hard to be observed from
outside.
Clean stains on them
completely. Rusting may be stepped
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