Land Rover Discovery II 2 owners manual page 162

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Cleaning & Vehicle Care Steam cleaning Polishing Before steam cleaning the engine Occasionally treat the paint surface with an compartment, cover the power steering and approved polish containing the following brake fluid reservoirs to prevent contamination properties: of fluid. After steam cleaning carefully re-wax • Very mild abrasives to remove surface the metallic components, especially the contamination without removing or steering column, engine coolant pipes, hose damaging the paint. clips and the ignition coil clamp, to prevent • Filling compounds that will fill scratches and corrosion - if necessary contact your Land reduce their visibility. Rover dealer for advice.• Wax to provide a protective coating between Removing tar spots the paint and the elements. Use mineral spirits to remove tar spots and NOTE: DO NOT apply car polish to the bumper stubborn grease stains from paintwork. Then mouldings - polish will become ingrained in the wash immediately with soapy water to remove textured finished. all traces of spirit. Body protection Sunroof After washing, inspect the paintwork for It is essential that the sunroof aperture damage. Any stone chips, fractures or deep surround, channels, drain tubes and slides scratches in the bodywork should be repaired (accessible with the panel fully open), are kept promptly. Bare metal will corrode quickly and clear, clean and lubricated for efficient can develop into major repair expense. Some operation. This requirement is particularly exterior panels of your vehicle are made of important in dusty environments. aluminium which will not corrode in the same If necessary contact your Land Rover dealer for manner as steel. However, any damage should advice. still receive prompt attention. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up Glass and mirrors materials available from your dealer. Larger Clean the rear window with a soft cloth to avoid areas of damage need to be corrected to damaging the heating elements. DO NOT professional standards immediately.scrape the glass or use an abrasive cleaning fluid. Cast alloy road wheels Mirror glass is particularly susceptible to The cast alloy road wheels are covered with a damage. Wash with soapy water. DO NOT use protective coating. To prevent corrosion it is abrasive cleaning compounds or metal essential that this coating is not damaged. To scrapers to remove ice. clean the wheels use a warm soapy liquid, stubborn stains can be removed using a soft brush. 169

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