Bodywork Maintenance - Renault Megane Manual

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

Protection against the effects of
corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been
treated with very
anti-corrosion products,
nevertheless remains subject to:
• corrosives in the atmosphere,
- atmospheric pollution (urban
and industrial areas),
- saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather),
- seasonal and damp climatic
conditions, (e.g.: road salt in
winter, water
cleaners, etc.).
• abrasives
wind-borne dust and sand, mud,
road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
• minor impacts
A minimum amount of protection is
necessary to guard your vehicle
against such risks so as not to lose
the benefit of these protective
techniques.
4.12
Do not
• Wash
sunlight or freezing temperatures.
effective
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
it
pre-wetting.
• Allow dirt to accumulate.
• Allow rust to form following
minor impacts.
• Use solvents not approved by
RENAULT's Technical Department
to remove stains as this could
from road
damage the paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or
muddy
periodically washing the vehicle,
particularly under
arches and body.
the vehicle in bright
conditions without
the wheel
• Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g.
compartment), underneath
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap) and
painted plastic external fittings (e.g.
bumpers) using pressure cleaning
apparatus or by spraying on
products not approved
RENAULT's Technical Department.
If adequate precautions are not
taken, this could give rise to
corrosion or operational faults.
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