Fiat SEDICI Owner's Handbook Manual page 233

WASHING
WARNING
– Never attempt to wash
and wax your vehicle with
the engine running.
– When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, you should
wear gloves and a long sleeved shirt
to protect your hands and arms from
being cut.
– After washing your vehicle, care-
fully test the brakes before driving to
make sure they have maintained
their normal effectiveness.
When washing the vehicle, park it where
direct sunlight does not fall on it and fol-
low the instructions below:
❒ Flush the underside of body and wheel
housings with pressurized water to re-
move mud and debris. Use plenty of wa-
ter.
IMPORTANT
When washing the vehicle:
❒ Avoid directing steam or hot water of
6 6 0 0 B B 2 2 1 1 2 2 S S more than 80°C (176°F) on plastic
parts.
❒ To avoid damaging engine components,
do not use pressurized water in the en-
gine compartment.
❒ Do not pour the water on the battery.
And wipe off the water which remains
on the battery. The water entering in-
side the battery possibly causes fluid
leakage.
❒ Rinse the body to loosen the dirt. Re-
move dirt and mud from the body ex-
terior with running water. You may use
a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard
materials which can scratch the paint
or plastic. Remember that the headlight
covers or lenses are made of plastic in
many cases.
IMPORTANT To avoid damage to the
paint or plastic surface, do not wipe the
dirt off without ample water. Be sure to
follow above procedure.
❒ Wash the entire exterior with a mild
detergent or vehicle wash soap using
a sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or
cloth should be frequently soaked in the
soap solution.
IMPORTANT When using a commercial
vehicle wash product, observe the cau-
tions specified by the manufacturer. Nev-
er use strong household detergents or
soaps.
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