Vauxhall Meriva, Руководство пользователя

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195 Self-help, vehicle care
Polishing and waxing
Wax the vehicle reg ularly (by the time the
water no longer beads at the la test).
Otherwise, the paintwork will dry out.
Polishing is necessary only if the paint has
become dull or if solid deposits have
become attached to it.
Paintwork polish w ith silicone forms a
protective film, making wa xing
unnecessary.
Plastic body p arts should not b e treated
with wax and polish.
Wheels and tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet cleaners.
Clean wheels with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Wheels are painted and can b e treated
with the same agents a s the body.
Paintw ork da mage
Rectify minor paintwork dam age with a
touch-up pen before rust form s. Hav e more
extensive damage or rust a reas repa ired
by a workshop .
Exterior lights
Head la mp and other lamp cov ers are
made of plastic . Do not use any c austic
agents, do not use an ic e scraper, and do
not c lean them when dry.
Plastic and rubber par ts
Plastic and rubb er parts can be cleaned
with the sam e cleaner as used to clean the
body. Use interior clea ner if necessary. Do
not use any other agent. Avoid solvents
and petrol in pa rticular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
Interior and upholster y
Only c lean the vehicle interior, includ ing
the instrument pa nel fascia and panelling,
with a dry cloth or interior cleaner.
The instrument panel should only b e
cleaned using a soft damp cloth.
Clean fabric upholstery w ith a vacuum
cleaner and brush. Remove sta ins with an
upholstery cleaner.
Clean seat belts with lukewa rm water or
interior cleaner.
Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open Velcro
fasteners on clothing could damag e
seat upholstery.