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Engine compartment

At the end of each winter season,

carefully clean the engine compart-

ment without directing the water jet

against electronic control units.

Have this done at a garage.

Detergents pollute water.

For this reason the car

must be washed in an

area equipped for the collection

and purification of the liquids

used while washing.

IMPORTANT The car should

washed with the engine cold and the

ignition key at STOP. After washing

make sure that the various protec-

tions (e.g. rubber caps and various

covers) have not been damaged or

removed.

INTERIORS

From time to time check that water

has not collected under the mats

(from dripping shoes, umbrellas,

etc.) which could cause the steel to

rust.

Never use inflammable

products like fuel oil

ether or rectified petrol

for cleaning inside the car. The

electrostatic discharges generat-

ed when rubbing to clean may

cause fire.

Do not keep aerosol cans

in the car. There is the

risk they might explode.

Aerosol cans must never be

exposed to a temperature above

50°C; when the weather starts to

get hot the temperature inside the

car might go well beyond that fig-

ure.

PLASTIC PARTS INSIDE 

THE CAR

Use special products designed not

to alter the appearance of the com-

ponents.

IMPORTANT Do not use alcohol

or petrol to clean the instrument

panel.

CLEANING ALCANTARA 

SEATS

Alcantara upholstery is easy to

clean. Follow the same instructions

provided for velvet upholstery.