Suzuki SX4 S Cross owners manual page 386

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APPEARANCE CARE 4) High temperatures will cause an accel-Remove foreign material deposits Corrosion Prevention erated rate of corrosion to parts of the Foreign material such as salts, chemicals, vehicle which are not well ventilated to road oil or tar, tree sap, bird droppings and It is important to take good care of your permit quick drying. industrial fall-out may damage the finish of vehicle to protect it from corrosion. Listed This information illustrates the necessity of your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces. below are instructions for how to maintain keeping your vehicle (particularly the Remove these types of deposits as quickly your vehicle to prevent corrosion. Please underbody) as clean and dry as possible. It as possible. If these deposits are difficult to read and follow these instructions carefully. is equally important to repair any damage wash off, an additional cleaner may be to the paint or protective coatings as soon required. Be sure that any cleaner you use Important Information About Corro-as possible. is not harmful to painted surfaces and is sion specifically intended for your purposes. Follow the manufacturer's directions when Common causes of corrosion How to Help Prevent Corrosion using these special cleaners. 1) Accumulation of road salt, dirt, mois-Wash your vehicle frequently Repair finish damage ture, or chemicals in hard-to-reach The best way to preserve the finish on your Carefully examine your vehicle for damage areas of the vehicle underbody or vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to to the painted surfaces. Should you find frame. keep it clean with frequent washing. any chips or scratches in the paint, touch 2) Chipping, scratches and any damage to Wash your vehicle at least once during the them up immediately to prevent corrosion treated or painted metal surfaces winter and once immediately after the win-from starting. If the chips or scratches have resulting from minor accidents or abra-ter. Keep your vehicle, particularly the gone through to the bare metal, have a sion by stones and gravel. underside, as clean and dry qualified body shop make the repair. as possible. Environmental conditions which accel-If you frequently drive on salted roads, Keep passenger and luggage compart- erate corrosion your vehicle should be washed at least ments clean 1) Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea once a month during the winter. If you live Moisture, dirt or mud can accumulate air or industrial pollution will all acceler-near the ocean, your vehicle should be under the floor mats and may cause corro- ate the corrosion of metal. washed at least once a month throughout sion. Occasionally, check under these 2) High humidity will increase the rate of the year. mats to ensure that this area is clean and corrosion particularly when the temper-For washing instructions, refer to the "Vehi-dry. More frequent checks are necessary if ature range is just above the freezing cle Cleaning" section. the vehicle is used off road or in wet point. weather. 3) Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle Certain cargos such as chemicals, fertiliz- for an extended period of time may pro- ers, cleaners, salts, etc. are extremely cor- mote corrosion even though other body rosive by nature. These products sections may be completely dry. 9-1

owners manual Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

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