Vauxhall Meriva Owner's Manual

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202 Self-help, Vehicle CareVehicle careWhen caring for your vehicle, observe allnationa l environmental regulations,particularly when washing it.Regula r, thorough care helps to imp rov ethe a ppearance of your vehicle andmaintain its value ov er the years. It is alsoa p rerequisite for warranty claims for anypaint or corrosion dam age.The following pages conta in tips for vehiclecare which, if used properly, w ill helpcombat the unav oida ble damaging effec tsof the environm ent.Vehicle ca re a ids 3Vehicle wash:z Wash brush,z C ar Shampoo,z C ar Sponges,z Insect Removal Sponge,z C ham ois Lea ther,z Wheel cleaners,z Engine clea ners,z Glass cleaners.Vehicle care:z Paintwork Cleaner,z Paintwork Polish,z Metallic Paintw ork Wax,z Hard wax,z Touch-up pens,z Touch-U p / Aerosol Paint,z Wheel Preserver,z Insect Remover,z Window Cleaning Spray ,z Vauxhall Wind screen Wash Solvent,z Silicone Oil for Rubber Seals,z C leaner,z Alloy Wheel Cleaner,z Alloy Wheel Preserver,z Rust Preventa tiv e.WashingThe paintwork of your vehicle is exposed toenv ironmental influenc es, e.g. c ontinuouschanges in w eather conditions, industrialwaste gases and dust or thawing salts, sowash a nd wax your vehicle regularly . Whenusing autom atic car wa shes, select aprogramm e w hich includes w axing.Bird d ropp ings, dead insec ts, resin, pollenand the like should be cleaned offimm ediately, a s they contain aggressiveconstituents which can ca use paintdam age.If using a car wash, comply with thepertinent instructions of the manufacturerof the car wash. Windscreen wiper and rearwindow w ip er must be switc hed off, seepag es 11 and 12. Unscrew antenna 3 androof-mounted luggage carrier 3, stand ondoor sill to reach them more ea sily.If y ou wash your vehicle by hand, makesure that the insides of the wings are alsothoroughly rinsed out.C lean edges and folds on opened doorsand flaps as well as the a reas they cover.Thoroughly rinse off a nd leather-off thevehicle. Rinse leather frequently. Usesepa ra te leathers for paint and windowsurfac es: rem nants of wax on the windowswill im pair vision.O bserve national regulations.