07-10-2002
PRACTICAL INFORMATION113
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
To preserve the paintwork and the plastic trim on your vehicle, we recom-
mend that you wash them regularly.
Ð by hand: there are no specific pre-
cautions to take;
Ð using an automatic car wash: repeated use of poorly maintained automatic car washes can lead to
the appearance of microscopicscratches which give the paintworka matt appearance (especially visi-ble on dark colours);
Ð using a high pressure washer: always follow the recommendationson the equipment (pressure andspraying distance). If there are damaged areas on the vehicle (painted bumpers, or head-lamps), it is not recommended todirect the high pressure jet onto
them. Wash these areas by hand. Also avoid the entry of water into the locks.
For all questions relating to the main-tenance of your vehicle, contact anapproved dealer who can advise youon quality products selected by ourdepartments. Ð Clean off bird droppings,
resinous deposits, tarstains and grease marksas soon as possible;
(these all contain sub-
stances which can cause seriousdamage to the paintwork).
Ð Do not use a dry or abrasive cloth, or detergent or solvent products toclean the double lens, complexsurface headlamps as they are fit-ted with polycarbonate glass cov-ered in a protective finish.
Ð Do not use petrol, oil or cloth stain removers to clean the bodyworkand plastic parts of your vehicle.
Ð To prevent the development of bodywork corrosion as a result ofaccidental damage (stone chips,scratches etc.), have them
repaired swiftly.
