Opel MOVANO Owner's Manual page 334

acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
WARNING When cleaning the car
with a pressure washer, keep the
water jet at least 20 cm away from the
headlights.
9)
CONTACT WITH WATER
(electric versions)
Washing the engine compartment
130)
Washing the engine is not
recommended. If it is absolutely
necessary, follow the instructions
below:
washing is only allowed at low
pressure;
washing must take place with the
engine cold and the ignition device in
the STOP position;
take care not to direct the water
jet directly onto the electronic control
units, connectors and orange cables,
including the areas adjacent to them
(high-voltage circuit) and venting valves;
Have this operation performed by a
specialised workshop.
After washing, check that the various
protective components (e.g. rubber
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guards and caps) have not been
removed or damaged.
Underbody washing
If underbody washing is necessary, do
not insist with the jet directly on the
connectors and venting valve.
Washing with charging flap closed
The electrical system is safe, even if the
following situations occur:
presence of water in the foot area;
when the vehicle is in water at a level
that allows it to cross a ford;
liquids entering the boot.
131)
Washing the engine compartment
(electric versions excluded)
132)
If the engine compartment is washed
(at low pressure, e.g. in very dusty
areas), this must be done with the
engine cold and with ignition device
turned to STOP. Take care not to direct
the water jet straight at the electronic
control modules or the wiper motors.
Have this operation performed by a
specialised workshop. After washing,
check that the various protective
components (e.g. rubber guards and
caps) have not been removed or
damaged.
WARNING
127) Clean the bumpers, the door
mirrors and the camera field of view
regularly. During high-pressure washing
of the vehicle, keep the pressure jet at a
minimum distance of 30 cm from the
radar, the cameras and the sensors.
128) Abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the
vehicle. Bird droppings must be washed
off immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Avoid (if at all possible) parking the vehicle
under trees; remove vegetable resins
immediately as, when dried, it may only be
possible to remove them with abrasive
products and/or polishes, which is highly
inadvisable as they could alter the typical
characteristics of the paint. Do not use
pure windscreen washer fluid for cleaning
the front windscreen and rear window;
dilute it min. 50% with water. Only use
pure screen washer fluid when strictly
necessary due to external temperature
conditions. Do not use chemicals/acids to
defrost windows/vehicle glass as they can
damage the paint.
129) Some automatic systems equipped
with old generation blades and/or with a
poor maintenance can damage the paint,
promoting the creation of microscoring
which give an opaque/coated appearance
to the paint, especially on dark colours. In
this case, just lightly polish with specific
products.
130) Do not use a high pressure jet
cleaner to clean the motor compartment.
The appropriate precautions have been
taken to protect all parts and connections,