CLEANING
5
324 - Maintenance
We have selected special
products to care for your
vehicle and you can obtain
thesefromthemanufacturer'sac
cessory outlets.
Do not do the following
Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or
freezing temperatures.
Do not scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
Allowdirttoaccumulateontheexteri
or.
Allowrusttoformfollowingminorim
pacts.
Do not use solvents not approved by
our Technical Department to remove
stainsasthiscoulddamagethepaint
work.
Donotdriveinsnowormuddycondi
tionswithoutwashingthevehicle,par
ticularly under the wheel arches and
body.
Degrease or clean using
high-pressure cleaning equipment or
by spraying products not approved by
our Technical Department:
– mechanical components (e.g. engine
compartment);
– wheels(e.g.brakingsystemcompo
nents such as brake callipers);
– underbody;
– parts with hinges (e.g. inside the
doors);
– painted plastic external fittings (e.g.
bumpers).
Doing this could give rise to corrosion
or operational faults.
Vehicles with a matte paint finish
Thistypeofpaintrequirescertainpre
cautions.
You should do the following
Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty
of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle
sponge.
Do not do the following
Use wax-based products (polishing).
Rub too hard.
Wash the vehicle in a roller-type car
wash.
Attach stickers to the paintwork (risk of
leaving marks).
Wash the vehicle using a
high-pressure cleaning device.
Using a roller type car wash
ReturnthewiperstalktotheParkposi
tion 🡺166.Checkthemountingofex
ternal accessories, additional lights
and rear view mirrors, and ensure that
thewiperbladesaresecuredwithad
hesive tape.
Remove the radio aerial mast if your
vehicle is fitted with this equipment.
Remembertoremovethetapeandre
fit the antenna after washing.
Cleaning the headlights, sensors
and cameras
Use a soft cloth or cotton wool. If this
does not clean them properly, moisten
the cloth with soapy water, then wipe
clean with a soft damp cloth or cotton
wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Do not use cleaning products con
taining alcohol or utensils (e.g. a
scraper).
Cleaning stickers, decorative films,
etc.
You should do the following
Useasoftclothorcottonwool.Moist
en it with soapy water, then always