Renault Kangoo - Bodywork Maintenance

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the effects of
corrosive agents
Although your vehicle benefits from
highly effective anti-corrosion
technology, it nevertheless remains
subject to the effects of:
- corrosives in the atmosphere
- atmospheric pollution (urban and
industrial areas).
- saline atmospheres (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather),
- seasonal and damp climatic
conditions, (e.g.: road salt in
winter, water from road cleaners,
etc.).
- abrasives
wind-borne dust and sand, mud,
road grit thrown up by other
vehicles, etc.
- minor impacts
You should take a number of minor
precautions in order to safeguard
your vehicle against such risks and
not to lose the benefit of your
vehicle’s anti-corrosion protection.
You should not
- Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight
or freezing temperatures.
- Scrape off mud or dirt without pre-
wetting.
- Allow dirt to accumulate.
- Allow rust to form following minor
impacts.
- Use solvents not approved by
RENAULT’s Technical Department
to remove stains as this could
damage the paintwork.
- Drive frequently in snow or muddy
conditions without washing the
vehicle, particularly under the
wheel arches and body.
- Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g. engine
compartment), underneath the
body, parts with hinges (e.g. inside
the fuel flap, sunroof, etc.) and
painted plastic external fittings
(e.g. bumpers) using high-pressure
cleaning equipment or by spraying
on products not approved by
RENAULT’s Technical Department.
If adequate precautions are not
taken, this could give rise to
corrosion or operational faults.
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