Bodywork Maintenance - Renault Scenic Driver's Handbook Manual

BODYWORK MAINTENANCE

Protection against the effects
of corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been treated
with very effective anti-corrosion prod-
ucts, it nevertheless remains subject to
the effects of:
– corrosives in the atmosphere
atmospheric pollution (urban and in-
dustrial areas), saline atmospheres
(near the sea, particularly in hot
weather), seasonal and damp cli-
matic conditions (e.g.: road salt in
winter, water from road cleaners).
– abrasives
Wind-borne dust and sand, mud,
road grit thrown up by other vehi-
cles, etc.
– minor impacts
You should take a minimum number of
precautions in order to safeguard your
vehicle against such risks and not to
lose the benefit of your vehicle's anti-
corrosion protection.
You should not:
– Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or
freezing temperatures.
– Scrape off mud or dirt without pre-
wetting.
– Allow dirt to accumulate.
– Allow rust to form following minor im-
pacts.
– Use solvents not approved by
RENAULT's Technical Department to
remove stains as this could damage
the paintwork.
– Drive frequently in snow or muddy
conditions without washing the ve-
hicle, particularly under the wheel
arches and body.
– Degrease or clean mechanical com-
ponents (e.g. the engine compart-
ment), underneath the body, parts
with hinges (e.g. inside the fuel flap)
and painted plastic external fittings
(e.g. bumpers) using high-pressure
cleaning equipment or by spray-
ing on products not approved by
RENAULT's Technical Department. If
adequate precautions are not taken,
this could give rise to corrosion or
operational faults.
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