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CAUTION
Do not use car washes that use acid in the
detergent. Some car washes, especially
brushless ones, use some acid for cleaning.
The acid may react with some plastic vehicle
components, causing them to crack. This
could affect their appearance, and also could
cause them not to function properly. Always
check with your car wash to confirm that
acid is not used.
In order to maintain the appearance of
your vehicle, it is important to take proper
care of it.
In the following cases, please wash your
vehicle as soon as possible to protect the
paint surface.
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After a rainfall to prevent possible
damage from acid rain
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After driving on coastal roads
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When contaminants such as soot, bird
droppings, tree sap, metal particles or
bugs get on the paint surface
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When dust or mud builds up on the
surface
Whenever possible, store or park your ve-
hicle inside a garage or in a covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park
in a shady area or protect the vehicle with
a body cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface
when putting on or removing the body cover.
WASHING
Wash dirt off the vehicle with a wet
sponge and plenty of water. Clean the ve-
hicle thoroughly using a mild soap, a spe-
cial vehicle soap or a general purpose
dish-washing liquid mixed with clean,
lukewarm (never hot) water.
CAUTION
O
Do not use car washes that use acid in the
detergent. Some car washes, especially
brushless ones, use some acid for
cleaning. The acid may react with some
plastic vehicle components, causing them
to crack. This could affect their appear-
ance, and also could cause them not to
function properly. Always check with your
car wash to confirm that acid is not used.
O
Do not use strong household soap,
strong chemical detergents, gasoline or
solvents.
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Do not wash the vehicle in direct sun-
light or while the vehicle body is hot, as
the surface may become water-spotted.
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Avoid using tight-napped or rough cloths,
such as washing mitts. Care must be taken
when removing caked-on dirt or other for-
eign substances so that the paint surface is
not scratched or damaged.
Rinse the vehicle again with plenty of
clean water.
Inside flanges, seams and folds on the
doors, hatches and hood are particularly vul-
nerable to the effects of road salt. Therefore,
these areas must be regularly cleaned. Make
sure that the drain holes in the lower edge of
the door are open. Spray water under the
body and in the wheel wells to loosen the
dirt and wash away road salt.
Avoid leaving water spots on the paint
surface by using a damp chamois to dry
the vehicle.
WAXING
Regular waxing protects the paint surface
and helps retain new vehicle appearance.
Polishing is recommended to remove
built-up residue and to avoid a weathered
appearance before reapplying wax.
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