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Do not wash the vehicle after it has<br />
been parked in the sun or while the<br />
bonnet is hot: it could take the shine<br />
off the paint.<br />
Outside plastic parts must be<br />
cleaned following the usual vehicle<br />
washing procedure.<br />
Where possible avoid parking the<br />
vehicle under trees; the resinous substances<br />
that certain species of tree<br />
shed dull the paintwork and increase<br />
the possibility of rust forming.<br />
Detergents pollute water.<br />
For this reason, the<br />
vehicle must be washed<br />
in an area equipped for the collection<br />
and purification of the liquids<br />
used while washing.<br />
IMPORTANT Bird droppings<br />
must be washed off immediately and<br />
with great care as their acid is particularly<br />
aggressive.<br />
To better protect the paintwork,<br />
polish with protective wax from time<br />
to time, that leaves a protective layer<br />
on the paintwork.<br />
When the paintwork tends to lose<br />
its shine because of the build-up of<br />
smog, use a wax (polish) which has a<br />
slightly abrasive as well as protective<br />
action.<br />
Front headlights<br />
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic<br />
substances (e.g.: petrol) or ketones<br />
(e.g.: acetone) for cleaning front headlight<br />
plastic lens.<br />
Windows<br />
Use specific window cleaners to<br />
clean the windows. Use very clean<br />
cloths to avoid scratching the glass or<br />
damaging its transparency.<br />
IMPORTANT To prevent damage<br />
to the electric heater element, wipe<br />
the inside of the heated rear window<br />
(where fitted) gently in the same direction<br />
as the elements.<br />
Engine compartment<br />
At the end of each winter season,<br />
carefully clean the engine compartment.<br />
Have this done at a garage.<br />
IMPORTANT The engine compartment<br />
should be washed while the<br />
engine is cold and with the ignition key<br />
at STOP. After washing, make sure<br />
that the various protections (e.g. rubber<br />
boots and various guards) have<br />
not be removed or damaged.<br />
Detergents pollute water.<br />
The vehicle must<br />
therefore be washed in an<br />
area equipped for the collection<br />
and purification of the liquids<br />
used while washing.<br />
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE<br />
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