Ford EVEREST 2009 Manual page 264

EVEREST_F8M7-10-09B_Edition1 Page264
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Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
qCavity Protection
Cavities are treated for protection at the
factory, but additional protective treatment
after the vehicle has been put into use will
extend the life of the body.
We recommend that you consult an expert
repairer, we recommend an Authorised
Ford Repairer concerning this additional
precaution.
qBright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar and
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insects. Never do this with a knife or
similar tool.
To prevent corrosion on bright-metal
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surfaces, apply wax or chrome
preservative and rub it to a high lustre.
During cold weather or in coastal areas,
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cover bright-metal parts with a coating
of wax or preservative heavier than
usual. It would also help to coat them
with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or
some other protective compound.
CAUTION
Don't use steel wool, abrasive cleaners,
or strong detergents containing highly
alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-
plated or anodised aluminium parts.
This may result in damage to the
protective coating and cause
discolouration or paint deterioration.
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Some models.
Form No.F8M7-10-09B
Black plate (264,1)
qUndercoating
This special coating is applied to the
critical parts of the underside to protect
vehicles from damage caused by
chemicals or stones. This coating is liable
to be damaged with time. Check this
coating periodically.
An expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Ford Repairer are well
informed on how repairs should be made.
Consult an expert repairer, we recommend
an Authorised Ford Repairer.
qAluminium Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the
aluminium wheels. Special care is needed
to protect this coating.
NOTE
Do not use a wire brush or any
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abrasive cleaner, polishing
compound, or solvent on aluminium
wheels. They may damage the
coating.
Only use a mild soap or neutral
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detergent and always use a sponge or
soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or
cold water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on dusty or
salted roads. This helps prevent
corrosion.
Avoid washing your vehicle in an
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automatic car wash that uses high-
speed or hard brushes.
If your aluminium wheels lose lustre,
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wax the wheels.
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