Interior - Alfa Romeo Tonale Owner's Handbook Manual

windscreen wiper motors. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
WARNING The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition device in the STOP position.
After the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been removed
or damaged.
UNDERBODY WASHING
(Plug-In Hybrid and Mild Hybrid versions)
If it is necessary to wash the underbody,
do not directly pressurise with a high-
pressure jet.
PAINTING
When painting the car in the oven, take
care not to exceed:
30 minutes at 70°C
20 minutes at 80°C
IMPORTANT
98) In order to preserve the appearance of
the paint abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car.
99) Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car. Bird
droppings must be washed off immediately
and thoroughly as the acid they contain is
particularly aggressive. Avoid parking the
vehicle under trees (unless it is absolutely
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necessary). Remove any resinous plant
matter immediately because, once it has
dried, it may require the use of abrasive
and/or polishing products to be removed,
which are strongly discouraged as they
could potentially alter the characteristics of
the paintwork. Do not use pure windscreen
washer fluid for cleaning the front
windscreen and rear window; dilute it min.
50% with water. Only use pure screen
washer fluid when strictly necessary due to
outside temperature conditions. Do not use
chemicals/acids to defrost windows/vehicle
glass as they can damage the paint.
100) Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the car
only by hand using neutral pH detergents;
dry it with a wet chamois leather. Abrasive
products and/or polishes should not be used
for cleaning the car. Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive. Avoid (if at all possible) parking
the car under trees; remove vegetable
resins immediately as, when dried, it may
only be possible to remove them with
abrasive products and/or polishes, which is
highly inadvisable as they could alter the
typical opacity of the paint. Do not use pure
windscreen washer fluid for cleaning the
front windscreen and rear window; dilute it
min. 50% with water. Only use pure screen
washer fluid when strictly necessary due to
outside temperature conditions. Do not use
chemicals/acids to defrost windows/vehicle
glass as they can damage the paint.
101) A high pressure jet cleaner should
not be used for cleaning the engine
compartment. The appropriate precautions
have been taken to protect all parts and
connections, but the pressures generated by
these devices are so high that complete
protection against water seepages cannot
be guaranteed.
IMPORTANT
9) Detergents pollute the water. The vehicle
should be washed in areas equipped for
collecting and purifying the liquid used in the
washing process.

INTERIOR

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Periodically check the cleanliness of the
interior, beneath the mats, which could
cause oxidation of the sheet metal.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Use a specific product to clean carpets
and fabric upholstery.
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner.
It is advisable to use a moist brush on
velvet upholstery. Rub the seats using a
soft microfibre cloth moistened with a
solution of water and neutral detergent.
Cleaning heat press images on seats
(where provided)
Due to the colour, opacity and wear-
resistant protection with which the heat
press images on some seat versions are
made, they may be subject to temporary