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Rust preventive measures
Keep your Perodua clean;
If you live in an area where rust formation is
prone to occur, such as where salt is sprinkled
on roads, near seacoast, or where industrial
pollutants spread, be especially careful of
rust formation.
We recommend washing the underside of
your vehicle at least once a month.
Clean the fenders and other parts hidden
from you.
Wash away mud thoroughly as wet mud could
promote rust formation.
When cleaning the under-side of the doors,
rocker panels, frame members, and so
forth, make sure the water drain holes are
not clogged.
Keep your garage dry;
Moisture is harmful for your vehicle, especially
over 0C. Therefore, do not park your vehicle
in a poorly-ventilated area with high humidity.
Do not wash your vehicle in a garage or keep
your vehicle in a wet condition.
Keep paint finish and trim in good
conditions;
Any scratch or chip on the paint finish must
be touched up as soon as possible. Have
the bare steel repaired at a qualified body
repair shop or an authorised Perodua Service
Centre.
Pay attention to interior;
Check, at regular intervals, that under-side
of the mats and carpets are dry.
Do not wash the interior.
Furthermore, carry chemicals, cleansers,
fertilizers, salt, etc., in a proper container.
If it has spilt or leaked, clean and dry the
area immediately.
Rust prevention
We at Perodua have been producing
high-quality vehicles with advanced rust
preventive design and construction.
Nevertheless, this constitutes merely part of
a total rust prevention program. To maintain
good rust preventive quality for a long period
of time, it is important for you to understand
what to do on your part.
w WARNING
Do not coat the exhaust system
components with additional rust
preventive materials. This could
overheat and cause a fire.
Cause of rust formation
The followings are usual causes of rust:
• Salt on roads and salty air
• Dirt and water
• Chips, nicks, scratches, and dents that
expose bare metal
• Chemical substances and industrial
pollutant
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