Fiat New 500, Руководство пользователя

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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
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BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the
following:
atmospheric pollution
salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well as
mud and gravel raised by other cars is
also not to be underestimated.
On your car, Fiat has adopted the
best manufacturing technologies
to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These include:
painting products and systems which
give the car particular resistance to
corrosion and abrasion;
use of galvanised (or pretreated)
sheet metal, with high resistance to
corrosion;
spraying of underbody, motor
compartment, wheel arch interiors and
other parts with highly protective wax
products;
spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner wing, edges,
etc.;
use of “open” boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets
of moisture which could favour the
formation of rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original
element of the structure or bodywork.
For the general terms of this warranty,
refer to the Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
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Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects
the underlying sheet metal.
You are advised to touch up abrasions
and scratches immediately to prevent
rust formation. Use only original
paint products for touch-ups (see
“Bodywork paint identification plate” in
the “Technical Specifications” section).
Normal care for paintwork consists of
washing the car; how often depends
on the conditions and environment
where the car is used. For example, in
highly polluted areas, or if the roads are
spread with salt, it is advisable to wash
the car more frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as
follows:
remove the aerial from the roof
to prevent damage to it if the car is
washed in an automatic system;
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. It should be
remembered that the build up of water
can damage the car over a period of
time;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
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 a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts with special
care, such as the door frames, bonnet
and the headlight frames, where water
may stagnate more easily. 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.
Where possible, do not park the car
under trees; the resinous substances
that many species release give the
paint a dull appearance and increase