Entretien de la carrosserie
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the effects
of corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been treated
with very effective anti-corrosion prod-
ucts, 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 con
-
ditions, (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 minimum number of
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 im
-
pacts.
– Use solvents not approved by the
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 com
-
ponents (e.g. engine compartment),
underneath the body, parts with
hinges (e.g. fuel filler cap, inside of
filler flap, sunroof, etc.) and painted
external plastic fittings (e.g. bump-
ers) using high-pressure cleaning
equipment or using spray products
not approved by the Technical
Department. If adequate precautions
are not taken, this could give rise to
corrosion or operational faults.
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