Renault Sandero Owner's Manual page 99

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
You should
– Wash your car frequently, with the
engine off, with cleaning products
recommended by the manufacturer
(never use abrasive products) and
be sure to jet-rinse off:
– spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
– bird droppings, which contain
chemicals that rapidly discolour
paintwork and may cause the
paint to peel off;
Wash the vehicle immediately to
remove these marks since it is im-
possible to remove them by pol-
ishing;
– salt deposited in the wheel arches
and underneath the body after
driving in areas where the roads
are chemically treated;
– mud in the wheel arches and un-
derneath the body which form
damp patches.
(continued)
– Keep well away from the vehicle in
front when driving on gravelled sur-
faces to prevent paint damage.
– Repair or have repaired quickly
patches where the paint has been
damaged to prevent corrosion
spreading.
– Remember to visit the body shop pe-
riodically in order to maintain your
anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the
Maintenance Service Booklet.
– Respect local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash
your vehicle on a public highway).
– Before using a roller type car wash,
put the windscreen wiper stalk in
Park position (refer information
on the "Windscreen wash/wipe" in
Section 1), check that the external
accessories, additional lights, and
mirrors are securely fitted and that
the wiper blades and radio aerial are
taped down.
If your vehicle has a car phone and
radio, remove the aerials.
– Spray mechanical components,
hinges, etc. with products approved
by the Technical Department to
protect them after they have been
cleaned.
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle and you can
obtain these from approved dealer
accessory outlets.
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