manual Rover 45 owners manual page 148

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Cleaning & Vehicle Care Cleaning & Vehicle Care After washing, rinse the bodywork with clean water and dry off WASHING YOUR CAR Some high pressure cleaning systems will penetrate door, with a chamois leather. window and sunroof seals, and damage lock mechanisms. DO Removing tar spots NOT aim water jets directly at components that might be easily Use white spirit to remove tar spots and stubborn grease stains damaged. from the paintwork, then wash the area immediately with soapy water to remove all traces of the spirit. Cleaning the underside From time to time, but particularly during winter months if salt has been used on the roads, use a hose to wash the underside of the car. Flush away accumulations of mud and thoroughly clean those areas where debris can easily collect (wheel arches and panel seams, for example). Engine compartment HB0068 The engine compartment must only be cleaned by steam cleaning. Road dirt, oil, airborne pollutants and deposits from birds and trees DO NOT use a high pressure hose to clean the engine can damage the paintwork. In order to preserve the paint finish, compartment - damage to the car's electronic systems may wash the car frequently and observe the following care points: occur. • DO NOT use hot water to wash the car. Automatic car washes • DO NOT use detergents or washing up liquid. • In hot weather, DO NOT wash the car in direct sunlight. Automatic car washes may damage roof and boot mounted • When using a hose, DO NOT aim the water directly at spoilers. Avoid using automatic car washes with brushes. window, door or sunroof seals, or through wheel apertures Before using any automatic car wash, always check its suitability for onto the brake components. your car. If in any doubt seek assistance from the car wash operator. If the car is particularly dirty, use a hose to flush grime and grit ALWAYS remove the radio aerial before entering an from the bodywork, prior to washing. Then, wash the car using automatic car wash. cold or lukewarm water containing a good quality wash and wax shampoo. Always use plenty of water to ensure that grit is flushed from the surface and not ground into the paintwork. 148

owners manual Rover 45

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