BODYWORK
PROTECTION FROM ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The car is equipped with the best available
technological solutions to protect the bodywork
against corrosion.
These are the most important:
❒ 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,
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 from
triggering rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to corrosion of any original
element of the structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty, refer to
your Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to
prevent the formation of rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the
car: the frequency 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:
❒ remove the aerial from the roof to prevent
damage to it if the car is washed in an
automatic system;
❒ if high pressure jets or cleaners are used to wash
the car, keep a distance of at least 40 cm from
the bodywork to avoid damage or alteration.
It should be remembered that the build up
of water can damage the car over a period of
time;
❒ wash the body using a low pressure jet of water;
❒ wipe the bodywork using a sponge with a
slightly soapy solution, frequently rinsing the
sponge;
❒ rinse well with water and dry with a jet of air or
a chamois leather.
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YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
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