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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Vehicle Care
Observe all safety precautions on cleaning
products; do not drink fluids and keep them
away from the eyes.
External Car
Washing Your Car
Some high pressure cleaning systems will
penetrate door, window and sunroof seals,
and damage lock mechanisms. DO NOT aim
water jets directly at components that might
be easily damaged.
Do not clean the engine compartment with
high pressure water since it may damage the
electrical system of the vehicle.
In order to preserve the paint finish on your car, please
observe the following care points:
• DO NOT use hot water to wash the car.
• DO NOT use detergents or washing up liquid.
• In hot weather, DO NOT wash the car in direct sunlight.
• When using a hose, DO NOT aim the water directly
at window, door or sunroof seals, or through wheel
apertures onto the brake components.
If the car is particularly dirty, use a hose to flush grime and
grit from the bodywork, prior to washing. Then, wash the
car using cold or lukewarm water containing a good quality
wash and wax shampoo. Always use plenty of water to
ensure that grit is flushed from the surface and not ground
into the paintwork. After washing, rinse the bodywork
with clean water and dry off with a chamois leather.
Cleaning the underside
Note: DO NOT use a high pressure hose to clean the
engine compartment – damage to the car’s electronic
systems may occur.
From time to time, but particularly during winter months
when salt has been used on the roads, use a hose to wash
the underside of the car. Flush away accumulations of mud
and thoroughly clean those areas where debris can easily
collect (wheel arches and panel seams, for example).
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