Alfa Romeo 147 GTA owners manual page 242

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ADVICE FOR PRESERVING Detersives pollute water.Do not wash the vehicle after it has been THE BODYWORK The car should therefore beleft in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this washed in areas equippedmay alter the shine of the paintwork. Paint for the collection and purification Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in of the liquid used in the washing The paintwork does not only serve an aes-process. the same way as the rest of the vehicle. thetic purpose but also protects the under- Where possible, do not park under trees; lying sheet metal. the resinous substance many species release In the case of deep scrapes or scores, youTo correctly wash the car:give the paint a dull appearance and in- are advised to have the necessary touch- crease the possibility of triggering rust processes. ing up carried out immediately to avoid the1) Remove the aerial from the roof to pre-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE formation of rust. vent damage to it if the car is washed in an automatic system. IMPORTANTBird droppings must be Only original products should be used for washed off immediately and thoroughly as touching up paint (see “Body paint identi-2) Spray the vehicle with a low pressurethe acid they contain is particularly aggres- fication plate” in the “Technical Specifica- jet of water.sive. tions” chapter). 3) Pass a sponge moistened with a light Normal paint maintenance consists in Windows detergent solution, rinsing the sponge fre- Use specific products to clean the windows. washing at intervals depending on the con-quently. ditions and environment of use. For exam-4) Rinse well with water and dry with a Use clean cloths to avoid scratching or al- ple, in highly polluted areas, or if the roadsjet of air or chamois leather.tering the transparency of the glass. are sprayed with salt, it is wise to wash the IMPORTANT The inside of the car more frequently. When drying, take particular care with therearscreen should be wiped gently with a less visible parts like door surrounds, bon-cloth in the direction of the filaments to net and around the headlights where wa- ter may stagnate. The vehicle should not beavoid damaging the heating device. taken to a closed area immediately, but left in the open so that residual water can evap- orate. 241

owners manual Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

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