17-06-2002
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
To preserve the paintwork and the plastic trim on your vehicle, werecommend that you wash them
regularly.
Ð by hand: there are no specific pre-cautions to take;
Ð using an automatic car wash: repeated use of poorly maintained automatic car washes can lead tothe appearance of microscopicscratches which give the paint-work a matt appearance (espe-cially visible on dark colours);
Ð using a high pressure washer: always follow the recommenda-tions on the equipment (pressureand spraying distance). If there are damaged areas on the vehicle (painted bumpers orheadlamps), it is not recommen-ded to direct the high pressure jet
onto them. Wash these areas byhand.Also avoid the entry of water intothe locks.
For all questions relating to themaintenance of your vehicle,contact an approved dealer who canadvise you on quality productsselected by our departments.
- Clean off bird drop- pings, resinous depo- sits, tar stains andgrease marks as
soon as possible; (these allcontain substances which cancause serious damage to thepaintwork).
- Do not use a dry or abrasive cloth, or detergent or solventproducts to clean the doublelens, complex surface head-lamps as they are fitted withpolycarbonate glass covered ina protective finish.
- Do not use petrol, oil or cloth stain removers to clean thebodywork and plastic parts ofyour vehicle.
- To prevent the development of bodywork corrosion as a resultof accidental damage (stonechips, scratches etc.), have
them repaired swiftly.
