Ford Ka - Bodywork

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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
KNOWING
YOUR CAR
SERVICING
AND CARE
BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM
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.
On your car, Ford implemented
the best manufacturing technologies
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)
steel sheets, with high resistance
to corrosion;
❒ spraying the underbody,
engine compartment, internal wheel
arches and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
❒ spraying of protective plastic
material in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner mudguard
parts, edges, etc...;
❒ use of “open” boxed sections
to prevent condensation and pockets
of moisture which could cause
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 body.
For the general terms of this warranty,
refer to the Warranty Booklet.
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve
an aesthetic purpose, but also protects
the underlying sheet metal.
Touch-up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation
of rust. Only use genuine spare paint
products for touch-ups (see “Bodywork
paint identification plate” in the
“Technical Specifications” chapter).
Standard maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the vehicle;
its frequency depends on the conditions
and environment where the vehicle
is used. For example, in highly polluted
areas, or if the roads are sprayed with
salt, it is advisable to wash the car
more frequently.
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