Abarth 500e - Bodywork

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do not drain the cooling system;
any time the car is left inactive for
two weeks or more, operate the
climate control system for at least
5 minutes, setting external air and
with fan set to maximum speed. This
operation will ensure appropriate
lubrication for the system, thus
minimising the possibility of damage to
the compressor when the system is
operated again;
take the high-voltage battery to a
charge level close to 100%.
The amount of charge of the high-
voltage battery may gradually decrease
when the car is not used. Therefore,
avoid long stays with a charge state
close to zero. If possible, monitor the
state of charge and prevent it from
reaching excessively low levels. Follow
these warnings even for longer stays of
less than a month (a few weeks).
BODYWORK
PROTECTION AGAINST
ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS
The main causes of corrosion are the
following:
atmospheric pollution
salty air and humidity (coastal areas,
or hot humid climates);
seasonal environmental conditions.
The abrasive action of wind-borne
atmospheric dust and sand, as well as
mud and gravel raised by other cars is
also not to be underestimated.
Abarth has used the best
manufacturing technologies on your
car to effectively protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These include:
painting products and systems which
give the car particular resistance to
corrosion and abrasion;
use of galvanised (or pretreated)
sheet metal, with high resistance to
corrosion;
spraying of underbody, motor
compartment, wheel arch interiors and
other parts with highly protective wax
products;
spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner wing, edges,
etc.;
use of “open” boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets
of moisture which could favour the
formation of rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original
element of the structure or bodywork.
For the general terms of this warranty,
refer to the Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE
BODYWORK
Paintwork
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Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects
the underlying sheet metal.
You are advised to touch up abrasions
and scratches immediately to prevent
rust formation. Use only original
paint products for touch-ups (see
“Bodywork paint identification plate” in
the “Technical Specifications” section).
Normal care for paintwork consists of
washing the car; how often depends
on the conditions and environment
where the car is used. For example, in
highly polluted areas, or if the roads are
spread with salt, it is advisable to wash
the car more frequently.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as
follows: