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A well-maintained vehicle will last

Respect local regulations about wash-

ing vehicles (e.g. do not wash your ve-

hicle on a public highway).

You should

longer. It is therefore recommended to

maintain the exterior of the vehicle reg-

ularly.

Wash your car frequently, with the

engine off, with cleaning products rec-

ommended by the manufacturer (never

use abrasive products). Rinse thor-

oughly beforehand with a jet:

– spots of tree resin and industrial

grime;

– mud in the wheel arches and under-

neath the body which forms damp

patches;

– bird droppings, which cause a

chemical reaction with the paint that

rapidly discolours paintwork and

may even cause the paint to peel

off;

Observe the vehicle stopping distances

when driving on gravelled surfaces to

prevent paint damage.

Your vehicle has been treated with very

effective anti-corrosion products. It is

nevertheless subject to various outside

influences.

Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas

where the paint has been damaged, to

prevent corrosion spreading.

Corrosive agents in the atmosphere

– atmospheric pollution (built-up and

industrial areas);

– saline atmospheres (near the sea,

particularly in hot weather);

– seasonal and damp weather condi-

tions (e.g. road salt in winter, water

from road cleaners, etc.).

Remember to visit the body shop pe-

riodically in order to maintain your

anti-corrosion warranty. Refer to the

Maintenance Document.

If it is necessary to clean mechani-

cal components, hinges, etc., spray

them with products approved by our

Technical Department to protect them

after they have been cleaned.

wash the vehicle immediately to

remove these marks since it is im-

possible to remove them by polish-

ing;

Minor impacts

Abrasive action

Dust and sand in the air, mud, road grit

thrown up by other vehicles, etc.

– salt, particularly in the wheel arches

and underneath the body after driv-

ing in areas where the roads have

been gritted.

You should take a number of minor pre-

cautions in order to safeguard your ve-

hicle against such risks.

Remove any plant matter (resin, leaves,

etc.) from the vehicle regularly.

We have selected special products

to care for your vehicle and you can

obtain these from the manufactur-

er’s accessory outlets.

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (2/3)

What you should not do

Wash the vehicle in bright sunlight or

freezing temperatures.

Degrease or clean using

high-pressure cleaning

equipment or by spray-

ing on products not ap-

proved by our Technical

Department:

Do not scrape off mud or dirt without

pre-wetting.

Allow dirt to accumulate on the exterior.

Allow rust to form following minor im-

pacts.

– mechanical components (e.g.:

engine compartment);

Do not use solvents not approved by

our Technical Department to remove

stains as this could damage the paint-

work.

– underbody;

– parts with hinges (e.g.: inside the

doors);

– painted plastic external fittings (e.g.:

bumpers).

Doing this could give rise to corrosion

or operational faults.

Do not drive in snow or muddy condi-

tions without washing the vehicle, par-

ticularly under the wheel arches and

body.

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Vehicles with a matte paint

finish

This type of paint requires certain pre-

cautions.

Using a roller type car wash

Cleaning the headlights,

sensors and cameras

Use a soft cloth or cotton wool.

If this does not clean them properly,

moisten the cloth with soapy water,

then wipe clean with a soft damp cloth

or cotton wool.

Return the windscreen wiper stalk to

the Park position (refer to the informa-

tion on the “Windscreen washer, wiper”

in Section 1). Check the mounting of

external accessories, additional lights

and mirrors, and ensure that the wiper

blades are secured with adhesive tape.

You should do the following

Wash the vehicle by hand using plenty

of water, using a soft cloth or a gentle

sponge.

Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry

cloth.

Remove the radio aerial mast if your

vehicle is fitted with this equipment.

Do not use cleaning products con-

taining alcohol or utensils (e.g.: a

scraper).

Do not do the following

Remember to remove the tape and refit

the antenna after washing.

Use wax-based products (polishing).

Rub too hard.

Wash the vehicle in a roller-type car

wash.

Attach stickers to the paintwork (risk of

leaving marks).

Wash the vehicle

using a high-pressure

cleaning device.

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