Lancia Y owners manual page 143

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4C120-143 ING 11-03-2008 12:01 Pagina 140 TIPS FOR KEEPING THE BODY BODYWORK – The use of zinc-plated (or pre- treated) sheet steel which is highly re-IN GOOD CONDITION sistant to rust. PROTECTING THE CAR FROM Paintwork ATMOSPHERIC ELEMENTS – The spraying of the underbody, engine compartment, inside the whee-The paintwork is not only to make The main causes of rust are: larches and other parts with wax- based products with a high protectiveyour car look attractive but also to – atmospheric pollution; capacity. protect the steel. – salt and humidity in the atmos- If your car is scuffed or scratched – Spraying plastic-coating materialsdeeply you are therefore recommended phere (coastal e or very hot and hu- to protect the most exposed points: mid areas); to touch up the paintwork as necessary under the door, inside the wings, edges etc. to prevent rust from forming. – environmental conditions that are Only use original products when specific to the season. – The use of “open” box sections totouching up the paintwork (see the In addition, the abrasiveness of dustprevent condensation and water from“Technical specifications” section). building up and rusting the inside of in the atmosphere and sand carried Ordinary maintenance of the paint- by the wind as well as mud and stonesthe parts. work involves in washing it. The fre- thrown up by other cars must not be quency you should do this depends on underestimated. the conditions and the environment For your Lancia Y, Lancia has usedBODY AND UNDERBODY the car is driven in. For example if leading-edge technological solutions GUARANTEE you drive in areas with a high level of to effectively protect the body from air pollution, or on roads sprinkled rust. Your Lancia Y is covered by guar- with road salt, or if you park under antee against any original structural These are the main ones: or body part being holed by rust. Re-resinous trees, it is a good idea to fer to the “LANCIA Warranty Book-wash the car more often. – Painting systems and products let” for the general conditions of this that make the car particularly resis- tant to rust and scratching. guarantee. 140 G

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