INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (1/2)
A well-maintained vehicle will last
Glass instrument panel
Textiles (seats, door trim, etc)
Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the interior of the vehicle regu-
larly.
(e.g. instrument panel, clock, exterior
temperature display, radio display, etc.)
Liquid stain
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean them properly,
use a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly
moistened with soapy water and then
wipe clean with another soft damp cloth
or cotton wool.
A stain should always be dealt with
swiftly.
Use soapy water.
Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth,
rinse and remove the excess.
Whatever type of stain is on the trim,
use cold (or warm) soapy water with
natural soap.
Solid or pasty stain
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-
dered products, alcohol-based prod-
ucts) should not be used.
Carefully remove the excess solid or
pasty material immediately with a
spatula (working from the edges to the
centre to avoid spreading the stain).
Clean as for a liquid stain.
Do not use products containing alco-
hol and/or spray fluids on the area.
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and soak up the excess.
Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by our Technical
Department (Approved outlets) or
warm, soapy water and a sponge and
wipe with a dry cloth.
Special instructions for sweets or
chewing gum
Put an ice cube on the stain to solidify
it, then proceed as for a solid stain.
Detergents or dyes must not be used
under any circumstances.
For further recommendations for
maintaining the interior, and/or for
any unsatisfactory results, please
see an authorised dealer.
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