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Vehicle Exterior Maintenance and
Cleaning
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Observe all safety precautions on
cleaning products; Do Not drink
uidsandkeepthemawayfromthe
eyes.
Exterior
Washing Your Car
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Some high pressure cleaning systems will
penetrate door, window and sunroof
seals, and damage lock mechanisms.
DO NOT aim water jets directly
at components that might be easily
damaged. Ensure the vehicle power
system is OFF when washing your car.
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Do not clean the front compartment
with high pressure water since it may
damage the electrical system of the
vehicle.
In order to preserve the paint finish on your
car, please observe the following care points:
• DO NOT use hot water to wash the car.
• DO NOT use detergents or washing up
liquid.
• In hot weather, DO NOT wash the car in
direct sunlight.
• When using a hose, DO NOT aim the
water directly at window, door or
sunroof seals, or through wheel apertures
onto the brake components.
If the car is particularly dirty, use a hose to
flush grime and grit from the bodywork, prior
to washing. Then, wash the car using cold or
lukewarm water containing a good quality
wash and wax shampoo. Always use plenty of
water to ensure that grit is flushed from the
surface and not ground into the paintwork.
After washing, rinse the bodywork with clean
water and dry off with a chamois leather.
Cleaning the Underside
Note:DO NOTuseahigh-pressurehose
tocleanthefrontcompartment–damage
to the car’s electronic systems may occur.
From time to time, but particularly during
winter months when salt has been used on
the roads, use a hose to wash the underside
of the car. Flush away accumulations of mud
and thoroughly clean those areas where
debris can easily collect (wheel arches and
panel seams, for example).
IMPORTANT
• Avoid cleaning the vehicle in direct
sunlight.
• When cleaning the vehicle in winter
avoid spraying water directly onto
door locks and panel gaps due to risk
of icing.
• Do not use rough sponges or cloth
to clean the car, this will damage the
paintwork finish.
• When cleaning the headlamps do not
use a dry cloth or sponge, use only
warm soapy water.
Maintenance