Saab 9 5 I 1 YS3E owners manual page 235

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Car care and technical information235 What causes rust? Preventive maintenance2 Clean the underside of the car during Steel body panels of automobiles are sub-The following procedures are necessary to the winter. Use high pressure water to ject to rusting whenever air and moisture help protect against rusting. Refer also to clean the car’s underside (floor panels, manage to penetrate the protective finish, the terms and conditions of the Sheet Metal wheel wells) at least at mid- winter and and body panels may rust through if the pro-Coverage described in the warranty book-in the spring. cess is unchecked. Rusting can occur wher-let.3 Inspect the car frequently for leaks or ever water is trapped or where the car’s 1 Wash the car frequently, and wax at damage, and arrange for needed panels are continuously damp. Damage to least twice a year. Under adverse con-repairs promptly. After washing or after paint and undercoating by stones, gravel ditions, where there is a rapid buildup of heavy rain, check for leaks. When wash- and minor accidents immediately exposes dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at ing the car inspect body surfaces for metal to air and moisture. Road salts used least once a week. After extreme expo-paint damage. While checking for leaks, for de-icing will collect on the bottom of the sure to salted snow or slush, evidenced lift the floor mats and check beneath car and promote rusting. Areas of the coun-by a white film on the car, wash the car them. Water can collect in these areas try with high humidity have great potential immediately. Frequent washing will pre-and remain for prolonged periods. Dry for rust problems, especially where salt is vent paint damage from acid rain and any wet areas including the floor mats. used on roads or there is moist sea air. other airborne contaminants such as Have leaks repaired as soon as possi- Industrial pollution (fallout) may also tree sap and bird droppings. If any of ble. damage paint and promote rusting.these contaminants are noticed on the Use touch-up paint to repair small car the finish should be washed immedi-scratches or minor finish damage. Areas ately. where metal is exposed will rust quickly and MUST be repaired immediately by • Begin washing by rinsing the entire car touch-up or professional repainting. with water to loosen and flush off heavy Rust must be removed, the bare metal concentrations of dirt (include the primed and painted. Major body underbody). damage should be repaired immediately • Sponge the car with a solution of either and new panels or exposed areas a good quality car soap or mild general should be undercoated with anti- corro- purpose (dish washing) detergent and sion material. water. Repairs of this type are the owner’s • Rinse car thoroughly with clean water.responsibility and are not covered under • After washing, check and clear all warranty. drains in doors and body panels. • Wipe the car dry, preferably using a chamois.

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