Bodywork Maintenance - Renault 2005 Megane Owner's Manual

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

Protection against the effects of
corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been
treated with very effective anti-
corrosion products, it nevertheless
remains subject to the effects of:
• corrosives in the atmosphere
- atmospheric pollution
and industrial areas).
- saline atmospheres (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather),
- seasonal and damp
conditions, (e.g: road salt in
winter, water
cleaners).
• abrasives
Wind-borne dust and sand, mud,
road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
• minor impacts
You should take a number of minor
precautions in order to safeguard
your vehicle against such risks and
not to lose the benefit of your
vehicle's anti-corrosion protection.
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You should not
• Wash
sunlight or freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow dirt to accumulate.
(urban
• Allow rust to form following
minor impacts.
• Use solvents not approved by
RENAULT's Technical Department
climatic
to remove stains as this could
damage the paintwork.
from road
• Drive
muddy
periodically washing the vehicle,
particularly
arches and body.
the vehicle in bright
frequently in snow or
conditions without
under the wheel
• Degrease or clean
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 high pressure
cleaning apparatus or by spraying
on products not approved by
RENAULT's Technical Department.
If adequate precautions are not
taken, this could give rise to
corrosion or operational faults.
mechanical
engine
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