Vehicle care precautions
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Vehicle care
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In order to maintain the value of your vehicle,
it is necessary to perform regular mainte-
nance using the proper procedures.
Always maintain your vehicle in compliance
with any environmental pollution control reg-
ulations.
Carefully select the materials used for wash-
ing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain
corrosives; if in doubt, we recommend you to
consult a specialist for the selection of these
materials.
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After cleaning the interior of your vehicle
with water, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry in
a shady, well-ventilated area.
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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth
soaked in a mild soap and water solution.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out
well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-
cle, handle the upholstery carefully and
keep the interior clean.
Vehicle care precautions
CAUTION
Cleaning products can be dangerous. Always
follow the instructions of the cleaning prod-
uct supplier.
To avoid damage, never use the following to
clean your vehicle.
• Petrol
• Paint Thinner
• Benzine
• Kerosene
• Turpentine
• Naphtha
• Lacquer Thinner
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Nail Polish Remover
• Acetone
Cleaning the interior of your
vehicle
NOTE
To clean the inside of the rear window,
always use a soft cloth and wipe the window
glass along the demister heater element and
the glass antenna (if so equipped) so as not to
cause damage.
CAUTION
Do not use organic substances (solvents,
benzine, kerosene, alcohol, petrol, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discolouring,
staining or cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make
sure their ingredients do not include the sub-
stances mentioned above.
Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and
flocked parts
NOTE
Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing silicones or wax.
Such products can cause discolouring and,
when applied to the instrument panels or
other parts, may cause reflections on the
windscreen and obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-
ure of these accessories.
Do not use synthetic fiber or dry cloth. They
can cause discolouring or damaging the sur-
face.
Do not place a deodorizer on the instrument
panel or near lamps and instruments. The
ingredients for deodorizer can cause discol-
ouring or cracking.
Upholstery