Renault TRAFIC 2024 - Page 335

CLEANING
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Do not do the following
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exteri
or.
Allowrusttoformfollowingminorim
pacts.
Use solvents not approved by our
Technical Department to remove stains
as they could damage the paintwork.
Donotdriveinsnowormuddycondi
tionswithoutwashingthevehicle,par
ticularly under the wheel arches and
body.
Degrease or clean using high-pressure
cleaning equipment or by spraying
productsnotapprovedbyourTechni
cal Department:
– mechanical components (e.g. engine
compartment);
– wheels(e.g.brakingsystemcompo
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
Thistypeofpaintrequirescertainpre
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pres
sure cleaning device.
Using a roller type car wash
ReturnthewiperstalktotheParkposi
tion 🡺167.Checkthemountingofex
ternal accessories, additional lights
and rear view mirrors, and ensure that
thewiperbladesaresecuredwithad
hesive tape.
Remove the radio aerial mast if your
vehicle is fitted with this equipment.
Remembertoremovethetapeandre
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
Useasoftclothorcottonwool.Moist
en it with soapy water, then always
wipe clean with a soft cloth or cotton
wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.