FIAT Qubo User Manual

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SAFETY

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICA

TIONS

INDEX

DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS

TING

AND DRIVING

ARNING

LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

IN AN

EMERGENCY

MAINTENANCE

AND CARE

ADVICE FOR PRESERVING
THE BODYWORK

Paint

Paintwork does not only serve an aes-
thetic purpose, but also protects the un-
derlying sheet metal.

Touch up abrasions and scratches immedi-
ately to prevent the formation of rust. On-
ly use genuine spare paint products for
touch-ups (see “Bodywork paint identifi-
cation plate” in the “Technical Specifica-
tions” section).

Normal maintenance of paintwork con-
sists in washing the vehicle: the frequen-
cy depends on the conditions and envi-
ronment where the vehicle is used.

For example, it is advisable to wash the ve-
hicle more often in areas with a high en-
vironmental pollution or on roads sprin-
kled with salt.

To correctly wash the vehicle:
❒ remove the aerial from the roof to pre-

vent damage to it if the vehicle is
washed in an automatic system;

❒ wash the body using a low pressure jet

of water;

❒ wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy so-

lution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing with the sponge;

❒ rinse well with water and dry with a jet

of air or a chamois leather.

If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, follow these recommendations:

– remove the antenna from the roof to
avoid damages;

– water with a cleansing solution must be
used for washing;

– rinse accurately to avoid cleansing so-
lution residues which may remain on the
body or hidden parts.

Dry the less visible parts particularly care-
fully, such as the door frames, bonnet and
the headlight frames, where water may
stagnate more easily. It is a good idea to
leave the vehicle outdoors for a while af-
ter washing it to give water time to evap-
orate.

Do not wash the vehicle after it has been
parked in the sun or when the engine bon-
net is hot: this could take the shine off the
paint.

Some automatic systems pro-
vided with old generation
and/or not correctly main-
tained brushes may damage

the varnish, easing the creation of mi-
cro-scratches, especially on dark
colours. To remove those scratches,
slightly polish with a specific product.

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