Cleaning & Vehicle Care
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Cleaning & Vehicle Care
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.
In order to preserve the paint finish on your car, please
observe the following care points:
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DO NOT use hot water to wash the car.
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DO NOT use detergents or washing up liquid.
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In hot weather, DO NOT wash the car in direct sunlight.
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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
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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