Bodywork - Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Owner's Handbook Manual

150) If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
151) Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at
temperatures higher than 212°F (100°C). The
mechanical features of the wheels could be
compromised.
IMPORTANT
47) Keep your speed down when snow
chains are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h.
Avoid potholes, do not drive over steps or
pavements and do not drive long distances
over roads without snow, to avoid damaging
both your car and the road surface.

BODYWORK

PROTECTION AGAINST ATMOSPHERIC
AGENTS
The car is equipped with the best
available technological solutions to
protect the bodywork against corrosion.
These include:
painting products and systems which
give the car resistance to corrosion and
abrasion;
use of galvanised (or pre-treated) steel
sheets, with high resistance to corrosion;
spraying of plastic parts, with a
protective function in the more exposed
points: underdoor, inner wing, edges, etc.;
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use of "open" boxed sections to
prevent condensation and pockets
of moisture which could favour the
formation of rust inside;
use of special films to protect against
abrasion in exposed areas (e.g. rear wing,
doors, etc.).
BODY AND UNDERBODY WARRANTY
Your car is covered by warranty against
perforation due to rust of any original
element of the structure or bodywork.
For the general terms of this warranty,
refer to the Warranty Booklet.
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paintwork
48) 49) 7)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the car: the frequency depends
on the conditions and environment
where the car is used. For example, it is
advisable to wash the car more often in
areas with high levels of atmospheric
pollution or salted roads.
Some parts of the vehicle may be
covered with a matt paint which, in order
to be maintained intact, requires special
care: see the instructions in the warning
at the end of this paragraph.
50)
To correctly wash the car, follow these
instructions:
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the car, keep a distance
of at least 16 inches (40 cm) from the
bodywork to avoid damage or alteration.
Build up of water could cause damage to
the car in the long term;
to facilitate removal of any dirt in the
area where the brushes are normally
placed, the windscreen wipers should
be placed vertical (Service Position).
For more information refer to the
"Maintenance procedures" paragraph in
this chapter;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water if possible;
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 (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may stagnate
more easily in these areas. 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.
If you wish to wash the car in a car wash
which moves it, proceed as follows: