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W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
ALPHABETICAL
INDEX
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
ST
AR
TING AND
DRIVING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
❒
spraying of plastic parts with a
protective function in the more
exposed points: underdoor, inner
fender parts, edges, etc.;
❒
use of “open” boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets of
moisture from triggering 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 body.
For the general terms of this warranty,
refer to your Warranty Booklet.
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects the
underlying sheet metal.
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust. Only use genuine spare paint
products for touch-ups (see “Bodywork
paint identification plate” in the
“Technical Specifications” section).
Normal maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the vehicle: the
frequency depends on the conditions and
environment where the vehicle is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash the
car more often in areas with a high
environmental pollution or on roads
sprinkled with salt.
To correctly wash the car:
❒
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 vehicle, hold at
least 40 cm away from the bodywork
to avoid damage or alteration. It
should be remembered that a build
up of water could cause damage, in
the long term, to the car.
❒
wash the body using a low pressure
jet of water;
❒
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing with the sponge;
❒
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts particularly
carefully, such as the door frames,
bonnet and the headlight frames, where
water may stagnate more easily. It is a
good idea to leave the car in the open
for a while after washing it to give time
for the water to evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been
parked in the sun or when the engine is
bonnet is hot: this could take the shine
off the paint.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under
trees; the resinous substance many
species release give the paint a dull
appearance and increase the possibility
of triggering rust processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
Detergents cause water
pollution. The car should be
washed in areas equipped for
collecting and purifying the
liquid used in the washing process.
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