Suzuki Grand Vitara II 2 owners manual page 312

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Corrosion Prevention: 5 APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion Prevention vehicle which are not well ventilated toIf you frequently drive on salted roads, your permit quick drying. vehicle should be washed at least once a It is important to take good care of your month during the winter. If you live near the vehicle to protect it from corrosion. ocean, your vehicle should be washed at Listed below are instructions for how to least once a month throughout the year. maintain your vehicle to prevent corrosion. Wash your vehicle immediately after using Please read and follow these instructions it off-road. For washing instructions, refer carefully. to the “Vehicle Cleaning” section. Important Information About Corro- Remove foreign material deposits sion Foreign material such as salts, chemicals, Common causes of corrosion road oil or tar, tree sap, bird droppings and 1) Accumulation of road salt, dirt, moisture industrial fall-out may damage the finish of or chemicals in hard-to-reach areas of your vehicle if it is left on painted surfaces. the vehicle underbody or frame. Remove these types of deposits as quickly 2) Chipping, scratches and any damage to 52D151 as possible. If these deposits are difficult to treated or painted metal surfaces wash off, an additional cleaner may be This information illustrates the necessity ofrequired. Be sure that any cleaner you use resulting from minor accidents or keeping your vehicle (particularly the impact from stones and gravel. underbody) as clean and dry as possible. Itis not harmful to painted surfaces and is is equally important to repair any damage specifically intended for your purposes. Environmental conditions which accel- Follow the manufacturer’s directions when erate corrosion to the paint or protective coatings as soonusing these special cleaners. as possible. 1) Road salt, dust control chemicals, sea air or industrial pollution will all acceler-How to Help Prevent Corrosion WARNING ate the corrosion of metal. Foreign material can lodge between 2) High humidity will increase the rate of Wash your vehicle frequently the fuel tank of your vehicle and the corrosion particularly when the temper- The best way to preserve the finish on yourskid plate which covers it. You should ature range is just above the freezing vehicle and to help avoid corrosion is to point. keep it clean with frequent washing. periodically clean out any foreign 3) Moisture in certain areas of a vehicle material which has accumulated in for an extended period of time may pro-Wash your vehicle at least once during thethis area, since it could create a fire mote corrosion even though other body winter and once immediately after the win-hazard. sections may be completely dry. ter. Keep your vehicle, particularly the underside, as clean and dry as possible. 4) High temperatures will cause an accel- erated rate of corrosion to parts of the 9-1 79K21-03E

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