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VEHICLE CARE
Exterior Cleaning
Regular inspection of the vehicle
paint finish and frequent washing are
the best preventions against paint
deterioration caused by contaminants
such as:
– Dust, soot, ash and acidic or alkaline
aerosol.
– Tree sap and insect fluids.
– Bird droppings which can chemically
etch the paint.
– Leaves which contain chemicals
which can stain light finishes.
– Blowing sand and dust which can
cause abrasion damage.
NOTE: To prevent damage to
the paint, immediately remove
contaminants as described above
as soon as you see them. Do not
wait until the vehicle is due for a
complete wash.
Handwashing
Lotus recommends that your vehicle is
only washed by hand.
CAUTION: Automatic car washers
and jet washers may damage the
paint finish. Damage caused by
using them will not be covered
under the terms of the vehicle
warranty.
CAUTION: Never use a jet washer
to clean the engine bay area or
direct the jet nozzle or hoses
directly into any air vents as this
can result in damage to sensitive
engine components and potential
engine failure, which will not be
covered under the terms of the
vehicle warranty.
– Rinse the entire car until any dirt
has been removed, this will reduce
the risk of scratching the paintwork
whilst washing. Ensure not to spray
water directly into any air intake/
ventilation grilles or locks.
– Thoroughly wash using plenty of
lukewarm water and a proprietary
car shampoo, never use household
detergent or washing up liquid.
NOTE: The car shampoo must
be non-abrasive, without strong
solvents, and have a pH value
between 3 and 11 (neither strongly
acidic nor strongly alkaline).
– Wash in the shade and use a cotton
chenille wash mitt or a sponge rinsed
frequently to minimise the retention
of dirt particles.
– Use a straight back and forth
washing motion to avoid swirled
micro scratches and rinse the body
thoroughly.
– Dry the paintwork after washing
using a suitable microfibre towel or
chamois leather.
NOTE: To prevent binding between
the brake pads and discs as well as
avoiding any potential corrosion,
it is recommended to drive the
vehicle for a short distance
immediately after washing.
Under Vehicle Cleaning
To minimise degradation from road
salt, the underside of the chassis
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