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IMPORTANT
Avoid parking under trees; the resin dropped by trees makes the
GETTING TO KNOW
paintwork go opaque and increases the possibility of corrosion.
YOUR CAR
Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and thoroughly as the
acid they contain is particularly aggressive.
SAFETY
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths to prevent scratching or
altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with a cloth following
STARTING AND
the direction of the filaments to avoid damaging the heating device.
DRIVING
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and detergent for washing cars.
IN AN EMERGENCY
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of the front headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a pressure washer, keep the water jet
SERVICING AND
at least 20 cm away from the headlights.
MAINTENANCE
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the engine compartment thoroughly,
TECHNICAL
taking care not to aim the jet of water directly at the electronic control
SPECIFICATIONS
units or at the windscreen wiper motors. Have this operation
performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the engine cold and
the ignition key in the STOP position. After the washing operation,
INDEX
make sure that the various protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards)
have not been removed or damaged.
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INTERIORS
Periodically check for water puddles under the mats that could cause
the panels to rust.
Never use flammable products, such as petrol ether or
rectified petrol to clean the inside of the car. The
electrostatic charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a fire.
Do not keep aerosol cans in the car: they might
explode. Aerosol cans must not be exposed to a
temperature exceeding 50°C. When the car is exposed
to sunlight, the internal temperature can greatly exceed this
value.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to
use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the seats with a sponge
soaked in a solution of neutral detergent and water.
CLEANING ALCANTARA SEATS
Alcantara trim can be treated and cleaned easily in the same way as
the other trims. The same indications given for cleaning fabrics are
also therefore applicable for this trim.
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