CLEANING
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Maintenance - 321
Do not do the following
Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or
freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
Allowdirttoaccumulateontheexteri
or.
Allowrusttoformfollowingminorim
pacts.
Use solvents not approved by our
Technical Department to remove stains
as they could damage the paintwork.
Donotdriveinsnowormuddycondi
tionswithoutwashingthevehicle,par
ticularly under the wheel arches and
body.
Degrease or clean using high-pressure
cleaning equipment or by spraying
productsnotapprovedbyourTechni
cal Department:
– mechanical components (e.g. engine
compartment);
– wheels(e.g.brakingsystemcompo
nents such as brake callipers);
– underbody;
– parts with hinges (e.g. inside the
doors);
– painted plastic external fittings (e.g.
bumpers).
Doing this could give rise to corrosion
or operational faults.
Vehicles with a matte paint finish
Thistypeofpaintrequirescertainpre
cautions.
You should do the following
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty
of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle
sponge.
Do not do the following
Use wax-based products (polishing).
Rub too hard.
Wash the vehicle in a roller-type car
wash.
Attach stickers to the paintwork (risk of
leaving marks).
Washthevehicleusingahighpres
sure cleaning device.
Using a roller type car wash
ReturnthewiperstalktotheParkposi
tion 🡺132.Checkthemountingofex
ternal accessories, additional lights
and rear view mirrors, and ensure that
thewiperbladesaresecuredwithad
hesive tape.
Remove the radio aerial mast if your
vehicle is fitted with this equipment.
Remembertoremovethetapeandre
fit the antenna after washing.
Cleaning the headlights, sensors
and cameras
Use a soft cloth or cotton wool.
If this does not clean them properly,
moisten the cloth with soapy water,
then wipe clean with a soft damp cloth
or cotton wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Do not use alcohol-based cleaning
products or utensils such as scrap
ers.
Cleaning stickers, decorative films,
etc.
You should do the following
Use a soft cloth or cotton wool.
Moistenitwithsoapywater,thenal
ways wipe clean with a soft cloth or
cotton wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Do not do the following
Use alcohol-based cleaning products.
Use utensils (e.g. a scraper).
Rub too hard.