PEUGEOT 405 PETROL, Owner'S Manual

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Recommendations for washing the vehicle
1- Wash vehicle at least once per week when
weather is normal.
2- Wash vehicle away from direct sunlight
3- Start washing at least 30 minutes after
engine has been stopped.
4- Do not use cloth and/or hard materials
which can scratch the paint during washing/
wipe off. It is recommended to wear plastic
gloves during washing. Use warm or
lukewarm water for washing. Never use hot
water. Meanwhile it is recommended to use
waxes and polishers which are not abrasive
or erosive.
5- Do not stand on the door step and do
not depress the vehicle’s roof and body
during washing/wiping. Meanwhile it is
recommended to use leather or cotton
cloth for wiping off and polishing to avoid
scratching the paint
6- Since the brake’s dust is very corrosive,
first wash the wheels, then change the cloth
and the washing solution and wash other
parts of the vehicle from top to bottom. Wash
Aluminum wheels and Chrome metal sheets
with a water and mild soap using a soft
and clean cloth. Wheels surfaces are very
sensitive such as the vehicle’s paint. Do not
use strong chemical and/or acid substances
and also abrasive and erosive materials
such as chrome polishers. Chrome polishers
should be used only on the Chrome metal
sheets on the Aluminum wheels.
7- Max. Temperature of the water for washing
the vehicle is 60ºC, Max 65 bar pressure, 10 cm
distance between nozzle and washing area and
25 degree angle for spurting. This angle actually
is the angles between water spurting out the
nozzle in both side of the longitudinal axis (water
exit direction) as following figure.
8- Suitable detergent for washing vehicle:
- Low basic (PH=7-9)
- Proper lubricant to protect the paint from
scratching. Use preferably fluid detergent.
- Free from materials which affect on vehicle
after drying;
- Containing polisher ingredients to maintain
gloss and dry quickly.
9- Do not wash the vehicles, having metallic
and two coverage paint, by automatic
carwashes which use rotary brushes;
10- Foreign material such as bird droppings,
tree sap, etc. may damage the finish of your
vehicle. Remove these types of deposits as
quickly as possible.
11- If the water permeates to the luggage
compartments and interior parts of the vehicle,
dry it immediately.
12- Do not put and dry the foothold on the
vehicle body.
Continuity of this in long time causes the
vehicle paint is changed.
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