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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the effects of
corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been
treated
with
very
effective
anti-corrosion
products,
it
nevertheless remains subject to the
effects of:
•
corrosives in the atmosphere
- atmospheric pollution (urban
and industrial areas).
- saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather),
- seasonal and damp climatic
conditions, (e.g.: road salt in
winter,
water
from
road
cleaners, etc.).
•
abrasives
Wind-borne dust and sand, mud,
road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
•
minor impacts
You should take a number of minor
precautions in order to safeguard
your vehicle against such risks and
not to lose the benefit of your
vehicle's anti-corrosion protection.
You should not
•
Wash
the
vehicle
in
bright
sunlight or freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow dirt to accumulate.
• Allow rust to form following
minor impacts.
• Use solvents not approved by
RENAULT's Technical Department
to remove spots as this could
damage the paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or muddy
conditions without periodically
washing the vehicle, particularly
under the wheel arches and body.
• Degrease
or
clean
mechanical
components
(e.g.
engine
compartment),
underneath
the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap) and
painted plastic external fittings (e.g.
bumpers) using high pressure
cleaning apparatus or by spraying
on products not approved by
RENAULT's Technical Department.
If adequate precautions are not
taken, this could give rise to
corrosion or operational faults.