Renault Master Van 2004 - Bodywork Maintenance and Protection

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the effects of
corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been
treated with ~— very ___ effective
anti-corrosion products, it
nevertheless remains subject to the
effects of:
¢ Corrosives in the atmosphere
- atmospheric pollution (urban
and industrial areas).
- saline atmosphere (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-carried dust and sand, mud,
road chippings thrown up by
other vehicles.
¢ 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.
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You should not
e 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.
e Use solvents not approved by
RENAULT's Technical Department
to remove spots as this could
damage the paintwork.
¢ Drive frequently in snow or
muddy conditions — without
periodically washing the vehicle,
particularly under the wheel
arches and body.
¢ Degrease or clean the mechanical
components (engine compartment,
etc.), body underside, parts with
hinges (fuel filler flap, inside of
filler flap, sunroof, etc.) and
ainted external plastic fittings
bumpers, etc.) using — high-
pressure or spray cleaning
equipment products not
approved by our _ technical
services. If adequate precautions
are not taken, this could give rise
to corrosion or operational faults.