Maintenance
1107
Appearance care
you wash your vehicle in the garage
or drive it into the garage when it is
still wet or covered with snow, ice or
mud. Even a heated garage can con
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tribute to corrosion unless it is well
ventilated so moisture is dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good condi
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tion
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing through, the
attention of a qualified body and
paint shop is recommended.
Bird droppings: Bird droppings are
highly corrosive and may damage
painted surfaces in just a few hours.
Always remove bird droppings as
soon as possible.
Don't neglect the interior
Moisture can collect under the floor
mats and carpeting and cause cor
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rosion. Check under the mats peri
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odically to be sure the carpeting is
dry. Use particular care if you carry
fertilisers, cleaning materials or
chemicals in the vehicle.
These should be carried only in
proper containers and any spills or
leaks should be cleaned up, flushed
with clean water and thoroughly
dried.
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand
cleaner, and air freshener from con
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tacting the interior parts because
they may cause damage or
discolouration. If they do contact
the interior parts, wipe them off
immediately. If necessary, use a
vinyle cleaner, see instructions for
correct usage.
Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electrical/elec
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tronic components inside the vehicle
as this may damage them.
When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use high
alcohol content solutions or acid/
alkaline detergents, the colour of
the leather may fade or the surface
may get stripped off.
Taking care of leather seats
䳜 Vacuum the seat periodically to
remove dust and sand on the
seat. It will prevent abrasion or
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