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CLEANING EXTERIOR
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle,
it is important to take proper care of it.
Whenever possible, park your vehicle inside a ga-
rage or in a covered area to minimise the chances
of damaging the paint surface of your vehicle.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a shady
area or protect the vehicle with a body cover. Be
careful not to scratch the paint surface when put-
ting on or removing the body cover.
WASHING
In the following instances, wash your vehicle as
soon as possible to protect the paint surface:
•
After a rainfall, which may cause the paint sur-
face damage from acid rain.
•
After driving on coastal roads, which may cause
rusting from the sea breeze.
•
When
contaminants
such
droppings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get
on the paint surface.
•
When dust or mud builds up on the paint sur-
face.
1. Wash the vehicle surface with a wet sponge and
plenty of water.
2. Clean the vehicle surface gently and thoroughly
using a mild soap, a special vehicle soap or a gen-
eral purpose dishwashing liquid mixed with
clean, lukewarm (never hot) water.
CAUTION
•
Do not wash the vehicle with strong house-
hold soap, strong chemical detergents,
petrol or solvents.
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•
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight
or while the vehicle body is hot, as the paint
surface may become water-spotted.
•
Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths,
such as washing mitts. Care must be taken
when removing caked-on dirt or other for-
eign substances so the paint surface is not
scratched or damaged.
•
Lock all doors before going through auto-
matic car wash. Locking doors helps pre-
vent fuel filler lid from opening and becom-
ing damaged.
3. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with plenty of clean
water.
4. Use a dampened chamois to dry the paint sur-
face and avoid leaving water spots.
When washing the vehicle, take care of the follow-
as
soot,
bird
ing:
•
Inside flanges, joints and folds on the doors,
hatches and bonnet are particularly vulnerable
to the effects of road salt. Therefore, these areas
must be cleaned regularly.
•
Be sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of
the doors are not clogged.
•
Spray water on the underbody and in the wheel
wells to loosen the dirt and/or wash away road
salt.
STICKERS, BADGES, STRIPES OR
GRAPHICS (where fitted)
To maintain the premium anodized finish of person-
alised stickers, stripes and graphics on your vehicle,
please observe the following care points:
•
Only hand wash the surface, using PH neutral
detergents.
•
Do not use an automated car wash.
•
Do not use chemical agents (abrasive products,
polishes, petrol, wax, protective products, corro-
sive solvents, etc).
•
Wash your vehicle as soon as you can if any in-
sects, bird droppings, soot or metallic particles
appear on the paint surface.
•
The anodized finish may deteriorate if its
touched by bare hands or marked by road oil
(tar, etc.). Wash any dirt off the vehicle with a wet
microfibre cloth and plenty of clean water.
•
Avoid parking your vehicle under trees and re-
move any tree sap as soon as possible.
•
Gently wash stickers using a clean sponge. Do
not use a pressure washer.
REMOVING SPOTS
Remove tar and oil spots, industrial dust, insects,
and tree sap as quickly as possible from the paint
surface to avoid lasting damage or staining. Special
cleaning products are available at an approved
dealer or any automotive accessory store.
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