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Entretien de la carrosserie (X95 - J95 - R95 - Renault)
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– Before going through a roller type car
wash, return the windscreen wiper
stalk to the Off position (refer to
the information on the “Windscreen
wash/wipe” in Section 1). Check the
mounting of external accessories,
additional lights and mirrors, and
ensure that the wiper blades are se-
cured with adhesive tape.
Remove the radio aerial mast if your
vehicle is fitted with this equipment.
Remember to remove the tape and
refit the antenna after washing.
– Spray mechanical components,
hinges, etc. with products approved
by our Technical Department to
protect them after they have been
cleaned.
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We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle and you can
obtain these from the manufactur-
er’s accessory outlets.
– Observe the vehicle stopping dis-
tances when driving on gravelled
surfaces to prevent paint damage.
– Repair, or have repaired quickly,
areas where the paint has been dam-
aged, to prevent corrosion spread-
ing.
– Remember to visit the body shop
periodically if your vehicle has an
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Service Booklet for
your vehicle.
– Respect local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash
your vehicle on a public highway).
you should
– Wash your car frequently,
with the
engine off
, with cleaning prod-
ucts recommended by our Network
(never use abrasive products) and
be sure to jet-rinse off:
– spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
–
bird droppings,
which cause a
chemical reaction with the paint
that
rapidly discolours paint-
work and may even cause the
paint to peel off;
Wash the vehicle
immediately
to remove these marks since it
is impossible to remove them by
polishing;
– salt, particularly in the wheel
arches and underneath the body
after driving in areas where the
roads have been gritted;
– mud in the wheel arches and un-
derneath the body which form
damp patches.
