Lancia Voyager 2013 Owner's Handbook Manual page 322

What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration
or removal of paint and protective
coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
• Road salt, dirt and moisture accu-
mulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast
localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pol-
lutants.
Washing
• Wash your vehicle regularly. Al-
ways wash your vehicle in the shade
using a mild car wash soap, and
rinse the panels completely with
clear water.
• Use a high quality cleaner wax to
remove road film, stains and to pro-
tect your paint finish. Take care
never to scratch the paint.
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• Avoid using abrasive compounds
and power buffing that may dimin-
ish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong clean-
ing materials such as steel wool or
scouring powder that will scratch
metal and painted surfaces.
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads
or if you drive near the ocean, hose
off the undercarriage at least once a
month.
• It is important that the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels be kept clear and
open.
• If you detect any stone chips or
scratches in the paint, touch them
up immediately. The cost of such
repairs is considered the responsi-
bility of the owner.
• If your vehicle is damaged due to an
accident or similar cause which de-
stroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired
as soon as possible. The cost of such
repairs is considered the responsi-
bility of the owner.
• If you carry special cargo such as
chemicals, fertilizers, de-icer salt,
etc., be sure that such materials are
well packaged and sealed.
• If a lot of driving is done on gravel
roads, consider mud or stone
shields behind each wheel.
• Use Touch Up Paint or equivalent
on scratches as soon as possible.
Your authorized dealer has touch
up paint to match the color of your
vehicle.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially
aluminum and chrome plated wheels,
should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corro-
sion.