Renault SENIC - Bodywork Maintenance

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MEGANE SCENIC MONOSPACE NU 641-1
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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the action of
corrosive agents
Although your car has been treated
with very effective anti-corrosion
products, it nevertheless remains
subject to the action of:
• Corrosives in the atmosphere
- Atmospheric pollution (built-up
and industrial areas).
- Saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather).
- Seasonal and humid climatic
conditions, especially road salt
in winter.
• Abrasives
- W ind-carried dust and sand,
mud, road grit thrown up by
other vehicles.
• Minor impacts
A minimum amount of protection is
necessary to guard your car against
such risks so as not to lose the
benefit of these developments.
What you should not do
• Wash the vehicle in bright
sunlight or freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow external dirt to
accumulate.
• Allow rust to form following
minor impacts.
• Use solvents not approved by our
Technical Department to remove
spotsasthiscoulddamagethe
paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or
muddy conditions without
periodically washing the car,
particularly under the wheel
arches and body.
• Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g. engine
compartment), underneath the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap) and
painted plastic external fittings
(e.g. bumpers) using
high-pressure cleaning apparatus
or by spraying on products not
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department as this could give rise
to corrosion or incorrect
operation.