Seat ALHAMBRA Owner's Manual page 250

248 Vehicle maintenance and cleaning
Caring for and cleaning anodized surfaces
It is not easy to detect the difference between aluminium and an anodized
surface, for example, a radiator grille. However, anodized surfaces must not
be treated in the same way as aluminium surfaces. Never use rough sponges
or cloths to wipe away insect remains.
Use a clean, damp, lint-free cloth to clean anodized surfaces.
If there is a lot of dirt, use a special cleaning product which does not
contain solvents.
Caution
To prevent damage to the anodized surfaces:
Do not use products containing solvents.
Do not use polish or hard wax.
Do not use abrasive products.
Do not polish anodized surfaces in sandy or dusty environments.
Do not polish dirty surfaces.
Cleaning wheels
Cleaning steel wheels
Use an industrial cleaner to remove brake dust. Therefore, clean wheels regu-
larly with a separate sponge.
Any damage to the paint on steel wheels should be touched up before the
metal starts to rust.
Caring for and cleaning alloy wheels
Remove road salt and brake dust by washing the wheels approximately once
a fortnight. Use an acid free detergent to clean the wheel rims. SEAT recom-
mends treating the wheels thoroughly with a wax compound about once
every three months.
It is important to remove road salt and brake dust by washing the wheels at
regular intervals, otherwise the finish will be impaired.
Always use an acid-free detergent for alloy wheel rims. Car polish or other
abrasive agents should not be used.
If the protective coating on the paint has been damaged (for example, hit by
a stone), it should be repaired immediately.
Caring for rubber seals
The rubber seals on doors, windows, etc., remain flexible, provide a better
seal and last longer if they are regularly treated with a product specifically
designed for use on rubber.
Before applying the product, use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt from the
rubber seals.
De-icing the door lock cylinder
To de-ice the lock cylinders, SEAT recommend the use of genuine SEAT spray
with lubricating and anti-corrosive properties.
Caution
The use of products containing degreasing agents to de-ice the locks may
rust the lock cylinder.