247Self-help, vehicle careVehicle careWhen caring for your vehicle, observe allnational environmental regulations,particularly when washing it.Regular, thorough care helps to improvethe appearance of your vehicle andmaintain its value over the years. It is alsoa prerequisite for warranty claims for anypaint or corrosion damage. The followingpages contain tips for vehicle care which, ifused properly, will help combat theunavoidable, damaging effects of theenvironment.Vehicle care aids 3Vehicle wash:z Wash brushz Car Shampooz Car Spongesz Insect Removal Spongez Wheel Cleanersz Engine Cleanersz Glass Cleanersz Chamois LeatherVehicle care:z Paintwork Cleanerz Paintwork Polishz Cream Polishz Metallic Paintwork Waxz Hard waxz Touch-up sticksz Vauxhall Aerosol and Touch-up Paintz Lock Cylinder Greasez Wheel Preserverz Alloy Wheel Cleanerz Alloy Wheel Preserverz Rust Preventativez Vauxhall De-icer Sprayz Insect Removal Sprayz Window Cleaning Sprayz Vauxhall Windscreen Wash Solventz Silicone Oil for Rubber Sealsz Interior/Upholstery CleanerWashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is exposed toenvironmental influences, e.g. continuouschanges in weather conditions, industrialwaste gases and dust or thawing salts, sowash and wax your vehicle regularly. Whenusing automatic car washes, select aprogramme which includes waxing.Bird droppings, dead insects, resin, pollenand the like should be cleaned offimmediately, as they contain aggressiveconstituents which can cause paintdamage.If using a car wash, comply with theapplicable instructions of the car washmanufacturer. The windscreen wiper andrear window wiper must be switched off –see pages 108, 109. Unscrew and removeantenna rod 3 and roof rack 3. Stand onthe door sill to reach them more easily.Ofrecido por www.electromanuales.com