Alfa Romeo 159 Benutzeranleitung
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SAFETY
DEVICES
W
ARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
IN AN
EMERGENCY
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICA
TIONS
INDEX
CORRECT USE
OF THE CAR
DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
CAR
MAINTENANCE
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ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK
THE BODYWORK
Paint
Paintwork does not only serve an
aestethic purpose, but also protects the
underlying sheet metal.
aestethic purpose, but also protects the
underlying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores,
you are advised to have the necessary
touching up carried out immediately to
avoid the formation of rust. Use only
original paint products for touching up
(see “Bodywork paint identification
plate” in section “Technical specifica-
tion”).
you are advised to have the necessary
touching up carried out immediately to
avoid the formation of rust. Use only
original paint products for touching up
(see “Bodywork paint identification
plate” in section “Technical specifica-
tion”).
Normal paint maintenance consists in
washing at intervals depending on the
conditions and environment of use. For
example, in highly polluted areas, or if
the roads are sprayed with salt, it is wise
to wash the car more frequently.
washing at intervals depending on the
conditions and environment of use. For
example, in highly polluted areas, or if
the roads are sprayed with salt, it is wise
to wash the car more frequently.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance
and increase the possibility of triggering
rust processes.
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance
and increase the possibility of triggering
rust processes.
IMPORTANT Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thorough-
ly as the acid they contain is particular-
ly aggressive.
washed off immediately and thorough-
ly as the acid they contain is particular-
ly aggressive.
To wash the car correctly proceed as fol-
lows:
❒ remove the aerial from the roof to
lows:
❒ remove the aerial from the roof to
prevent damage to it if the car is
washed in an automatic system;
washed in an automatic system;
❒ wash the body using a low pressure
jet of water;
❒ wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, fre-
quently rinsing with the sponge;
quently rinsing with the sponge;
❒ rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
When drying, take particular care with
the less visible parts like door surrounds,
bonnet and around the headlights where
water may stagnate. The car should not
be taken to a closed area immediately,
but left in the open so that residual wa-
ter can evaporate.
the less visible parts like door surrounds,
bonnet and around the headlights where
water may stagnate. The car should not
be taken to a closed area immediately,
but left in the open so that residual wa-
ter can evaporate.
Do not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this
may alter the shine of the paintwork.
in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this
may alter the shine of the paintwork.
Detergents cause water
pollution. Therefore the
car should be washed
pollution. Therefore the
car should be washed
in areas equipped for collecting
and purifying the liquid used in
the washing process.
and purifying the liquid used in
the washing process.
To keep intact the aes-
thetic properties of the
paintwork do not use
thetic properties of the
paintwork do not use
abrasive and/or polish products
for cleaning the car bodywork.
for cleaning the car bodywork.
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