Alfa Romeo Tonale, Руководство пользователя

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wet the bodywork with a low-pressure
water jet
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge
rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or chamois leather
Versions with matt paintwork
(where provided)
Some parts of the car are painted with
a matt paintwork which requires special
care for its preservation.
100)
WASHING THE CAR
Versions with stickers
(where provided)
To correctly wash the car, follow these
instructions:
avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash
the car by hand only, using pH-neutral
detergents. Dry it with a damp chamois
leather. Abrasive products and/or
polishes should not be used for cleaning
the car
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the car, keep a distance
of at least 40 cm from the bodywork to
avoid damage or alteration. Build up of
water could cause damage to the car in
the long term
wet the bodywork with a low-pressure
water jet
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge
rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or chamois leather
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may stagnate
more easily in these areas. The car
should not be taken to a closed area
immediately, but left outside so that
residual water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this
may alter the shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT WASHING
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If the engine compartment is washed (at
low pressure, e.g. in very dusty areas),
this must be done with the engine cold
and with ignition device turned to STOP.
Take care not to direct the water
jet straight at the electronic control
modules or the wiper motors. 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.
Plug-In Hybrid and Mild Hybrid versions
It is not recommended to wash the
engine compartment with water.
WARNINGS
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths
to prevent scratching 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.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at the