CITROEN C5 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual page 208

Matt paint
If you vehicle is fi nished with a clear
matt lacquer, please observe the fol-
lowing recommendations to avoid
damaging the paintwork by the use
of an inappropriate procedures.
These recommendations are also
valid for alloy road wheels fi nished
with clear matt lacquer.
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P R A C T I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N
Never clean the vehicle without water.
!
Never wash your vehicle in an automatic roller brush car wash.
Never polish the vehicle body, nor the alloy wheels. Doing this will make the
paintwork shiny.
Do not use paint cleaners, abrasive products or paint polishing or preserving
products (such as wax, for example) on the paintwork. These products are
only suitable for bright fi nishes. Application of these products on vehicles
with a matt fi nish will seriously damage the paint surface of the vehicle, giving
rise to irreversible shiny or stained areas.
Never use a high pressure jet wash with a lance fi tted with a brush, this may
scratch the paintwork.
Never select a wash programme that fi nishes with a hot wax cycle.
We recommend the use of a high pressure jet wash, or at least a water hose
with a high output.
We recommend that the vehicle be rinsed using de-ionised water.
Use only a microfi bre cloth to dry the vehicle. It must be clean and used
without heavy pressure.
Lightly wipe off any fuel stains present on the lacquer using a soft cloth, then
leave to dry.
From the range of cleaning and maintenance products recommended and approved
by CITROËN, use only products for removing insects and car shampoo.
Always have paint repairs done by a CITROËN dealer or a qualifi ed workshop.