Ford 2008 Ka Owner's Handbook Manual page 145

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❒ spraying the underbody,
engine compartment, internal wheel
arches and other parts with highly
protective wax products;
❒ spraying of protective plastic
material in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner mudguard
parts, edges, etc...;
❒ use of "open" boxed sections
to prevent condensation and pockets
of moisture which could cause
rust inside.
BODY AND UNDERBODY
WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original
element of the structure or body.
For the general terms of this warranty,
refer to the Warranty Booklet.
ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve
an aesthetic purpose, but also protects
the underlying sheet metal.
Touch-up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation
of rust. Only use genuine spare paint
products for touch-ups (see "Bodywork
paint identification plate" in the
"Technical Specifications" chapter).
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Standard maintenance of paintwork
consists in washing the vehicle;
its frequency depends on the conditions
and environment where the vehicle
is used. For example, in highly polluted
areas, or if the roads are sprayed with
salt, it is advisable to wash the car
more frequently.
To correctly wash the vehicle, proceed
as follows:
❒ remove the aerial from the roof
to prevent damage to it if the car
is washed in an automatic system;
❒ if high pressure jets or cleaners
are used to wash the vehicle, hold at
least 40 cm away from the bodywork
to avoid damage or alteration.
It should be remembered that
the build up of water can damage
the car over a period of time;
❒ wash the body using a low pressure
jet of water;
❒ wipe a sponge with a slightly
soapy solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒ rinse well with water and dry with
a jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts particularly
carefully, such as the door frames,
bonnet and the headlight frames,
where water may stagnate more easily.
The car should not be taken to a closed
area immediately, but left in the open
so that residual water can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been
left in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under
trees; the resinous substance that many
species release give the paint a dull
appearance and increase the possibility
of triggering rusting processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
Detergents cause water
pollution. The vehicle should
be washed in areas equipped
for collecting and purifying
the liquid used in the washing process.