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Maintenance of the seat belts
and pretensioners
• Periodically check that the screws on the
anchoring points are tight and that the
belt is in perfect condition and slides
smoothly.
• The belt must be kept clean; the
presence of any dirt could jeopardise the
efficiency of the belt winder.
• To clean the seat belt, wash it by hand
with mild soap and water and let it dry.
Do not use strong detergents, bleach or
aggressive solvents, as they can weaken
the fibres.
• Do not let the belt retractors get wet:
proper functioning is ensured only if
they are kept dry.
• The pretensioner requires no
maintenance or lubrication. If immersed
in water or mud, the pretensioner must
necessarily be replaced.
• The pretensioner must be replaced at
the intervals indicated in the "Warranty
and Service Book".
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Cleaning the vehicle
Cleaning the exterior
All the materials used for the
following operations (e.g., cloths
soaked with oil or grease, pans, etc.)
must be disposed of in compliance
with the environmental protection
regulations.
Proper care of the vehicle on the part of
the owner is essential for the vehicle long
life.
Below is a list of the main precautions to
be taken.
• Certain parts of the vehicle should not
be left wet or dirty for long periods of
time: in particular, the passenger
compartment floor and the luggage
compartment must always be kept clean
and dry. The draining holes under the
doors should be kept unclogged to
allow any water to drain.
• The underbody and the lower surfaces
of the vehicle should be cleaned
regularly, and more frequently (at least
once a week) if the vehicle is used on
salty or rough roads. The vehicle should
be cleaned thoroughly and carefully:
cleaning that only wets the vehicle,
without removing dirt or mud
completely can damage the bodywork.
• The vehicle must be washed regularly
with suitable equipment. Do not use
very hot water or steam to clean the
paintwork and the lower surfaces. It is
advisable to soften any dirt first, then re-
move it with a jet of water at room tem-
perature.
Do not use aggressive substance to
clean up the windows. Using
WARNING
WARNING
aggressive substances may
permanently damage some parts of
the body.
• Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun-
light or when the bodywork is still
warm: Ensure that the jet of water does
not strike against the paintwork too hard.
Wash the vehicle with a sponge and a so-
lution of mild soap and water. Rinse the
vehicle again with a jet of water and dry
it with a piece of chamois leather.
When the vehicle has been washed,
apply slight pressure to the brake
WARNING
WARNING
pedal at moderate speed before driv-
ing at a normal speed, until the
brake discs and pads have cleaned
off.
In order to maintain the shine of the
paintwork, polish it once or twice a year
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