BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
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Maintenance - 113
A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the exterior of the vehicle
regularly.
Your vehicle has been treated with
very effective anti-corrosion products.
It is nevertheless subject to various
outside influences.
Corrosive agents in the atmosphere
– atmospheric pollution (built-up and
industrial areas) ;
– saline atmospheres (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather) ;
– seasonal and damp weather
conditions (e.g. road salt in winter,
water from road cleaners, etc.).
Minor impacts
Abrasive action
Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit
thrown up by other vehicles, etc.
You should take a number of minor
precautions in order to safeguard your
vehicle against such risks.
You should
Wash your car frequently, with the
engine off, with cleaning products
recommended by the manufacturer
(never use abrasive products). Rinse
thoroughly beforehand with a jet :
– spots of tree resin and industrial
grime ;
– mud in the wheel arches and
underneath the body which forms
damp patches ;
– bird droppings, which cause a
chemical reaction with the paint that
rapidly discolours paintwork and
may even cause the paint to peel
off ;
wash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is
impossible to remove them by
polishing ;
– salt, particularly in the wheel arches
and underneath the body after driving
in areas where the roads have been
gritted.
Remove any plant matter (resin,
leaves, etc.) from the vehicle regularly.
Respect local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash
your vehicle on a public highway).
Observe the vehicle stopping
distances when driving on gravelled
surfaces to prevent paint damage.
Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas
where the paint has been damaged, to
prevent corrosion spreading.
Remember to visit the body shop
periodically in order to maintain your
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Document.
If it is necessary to clean mechanical
components, hinges, etc., spray them
with products approved by our
Technical Department to protect them
after they have been cleaned.
We have selected special
products to care for your
vehicle and you can obtain
these from the manufacturer’s
accessory outlets.
What you should not do
Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or
freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
Allow dirt to accumulate on the
exterior.
Allow rust to form following minor
impacts.
Do not use solvents not approved by
our Technical Department to remove
stains as this could damage the
paintwork.
Do not drive in snow or muddy
conditions without washing the vehicle,
particularly under the wheel arches
and body.
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