Lancia THESIS CONNECT Owner's Handbook Manual - 336

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BODYWORK

PROTECTING THE CAR FROM

ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS

The main causes of rust are:

– atmospheric pollution

– salty and humidity in the atmos-

phere (coastal or very hot and

humid areas)

– environmental conditions that

specific to the season.

In addition, the abrasiveness of

dust in the atmosphere and sand

carried by the wind as well as mud

and stones kicked up by other cars

must not be underestimated.

For your THESIS, LANCIA has

used leading-edge technological

solutions to effectively protect the

body from rust.

These are most important:

– Painting systems and products

that make the car particularly resis-

tant to rust and scratching.

– The use of zinc-plated sheet steel

which is highly resistant to rust.

– The spraying of the underbody,

engine compartment, inside the

wheelhouses and other parts with

wax-based products with a high pro-

tective capacity.

– Spraying plastic-coating materi-

als, to protect the most exposed

points: under the door, inside the

wings, the edges, etc.

– The use of “open” box sections to

prevent condensation and water

from building up and rusting the

inside of the parts.

BODY AND UNDERBODY 

WARRANTY

Your THESIS is covered by war-

ranty against any original structural

or body part being perforated by

rust. Refer to the Warranty Booklet

for the general terms.