Opel MOVANO Owner's Manual page 333

Paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose, but also protects
the underlying sheet metal.
You are advised to touch up abrasions
and scratches immediately to prevent
rust formation. Use only original
paint products for touch-ups (see
"Bodywork paint identification plate" in
the "Technical Specifications" section).
Normal maintenance of paint consists
in washing the vehicle: the frequency
depends on the conditions and
environment where the vehicle is used.
For example, it is advisable to wash the
vehicle more often in areas with high
levels of environmental pollution or on
roads spread with salt.
To correctly wash the vehicle, proceed
as follows:
wet the bodywork with a low-
pressure water jet;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
If you put the vehicle through a car
wash, follow these recommendations:
remove the aerial from the roof so it
does not get damaged;
the vehicle should be washed with
water added to a soapy solution;
rinse thoroughly to avoid soap marks
remaining on the bodywork or less
visible parts.
For electric versions:
Adopt the following procedure to
ensure the handling of the vehicle
inside the car wash:
open the driver's door and leave it
open;
take the ignition device to the
ENGINE position;
press the brake pedal;
take the one-speed transmission to
N;
release the electric parking brake;
release the brake pedal;
leave the ignition device in the
ENGINE position, exit the vehicle and
close the driver's door.
WARNING In this condition, the vehicle
is no longer secured and could move
without control due to the slopes of the
ground.
Dry the less visible parts, such as the
door frames, bonnet and the headlight
frames with special care, as in these
areas water may stagnate more easily.
It is a good idea to leave the vehicle
outdoors for a while after washing it to
give the water time to evaporate.
Do not wash the vehicle after it has
been left in the sun or with the bonnet
hot: this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts should be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the
vehicle. Where possible, do not park
the vehicle under trees; the resinous
substances released by many species
give the paint a dull appearance and
increase the possibility of corrosion.
WARNING Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly
as the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive.
Windows
To clean glasses, use specific cleaning
products. Use clean cloths to avoid
scratching the glass or altering the
transparency.
WARNING Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following
the direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
WARNING Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
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