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APPEARANCE CARE

Exterior care

Finish maintenance

CAUTION

Washing

Exterior general caution

To help protect your vehicle’s finish

from rust and deterioration, wash it

thoroughly and frequently at least

once a month with lukewarm or cold

water.

If you use your vehicle for off-road

driving, you should wash it after each

off-road trip. Pay special attention to

the removal of any accumulation of

salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign

materials. Make sure the drain holes

in the lower edges of the doors and

rocker panels are kept clear and

clean.

Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,

industrial pollution and similar

deposits can damage your vehicle’s

finish if not removed immediately.

Even prompt washing with plain

water may not completely remove all

these deposits.

• Do not use strong soap,

chemical detergents or hot

water, and do not wash the

vehicle in direct sunlight or

when the body of the vehicle

is warm.

It is very important to follow the label

directions when using any chemical

cleaner or polish. Read all warning

and caution statements that appear

on the label.

• Be careful when washing the

side windows of your vehicle.

Especially, with high-pressure

water, water may leak through

the windows and wet the inte-

rior.

• To prevent damage to the

plastic parts and lamps, do

not clean with chemical sol-

vents or strong detergents.

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A mild soap, safe for use on painted

surfaces, may be used.

After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-

oughly with lukewarm or cold water.

Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-

ish.

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Maintenance

Waxing

WARNING

Wax the vehicle when water will no

longer bead on the paint.

Wet brakes

Always wash and dry the vehicle

before waxing. Use a good quality

liquid or paste wax, and follow the

manufacturer’s instructions. Wax all

metal trim to protect it and to main-

tain its luster. Removing oil, tar, and

similar materials with a spot remover

will usually strip the wax from the fin-

ish. Be sure to re-wax these areas

even if the rest of the vehicle does

not yet need waxing.

After washing the vehicle, test

the brakes while driving slowly

to see if they have been affected

by water. If braking performance

is impaired, dry the brakes by

applying them lightly while

maintaining a slow forward

speed.

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CAUTION

• Water washing in the engine

compartment including high

pressure water washing may

cause the failure of electrical

circuits located in the engine

compartment.

• Wiping dust or dirt off the

body with a dry cloth will

scratch the finish.

• Do not use steel wool, abra-

sive cleaners, or strong deter-

gents containing highly alka-

line or caustic agents on

chrome-plated or anodized

aluminum parts. This may

result in damage to the pro-

tective coating and cause dis-

coloration or paint deteriora-

tion.

• Never allow water or other liq-

uids to come in contact with

electrical/electronic compo-

nents inside the vehicle as

this may damage them.

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Finish damage repair

Bright-metal maintenance

Underbody maintenance

Deep scratches or stone chips in the • To remove road tar and insects, Corrosive materials used for ice and

painted surface must be repaired

promptly. Exposed metal will quickly

rust and may develop into a major

repair expense.

use a tar remover, not a scraper or snow removal and dust control may

other sharp object.

collect on the underbody. If these

materials are not removed, acceler-

ated rusting can occur on underbody

parts such as the fuel lines, frame,

floor pan and exhaust system, even

though they have been treated with

rust protection.

• To protect the surfaces of bright-

metal parts from corrosion, apply a

coating of wax or chrome preser-

vative and rub to a high luster.

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NOTICE

If your vehicle is damaged and

• During winter weather or in coastal

areas, cover the bright metal parts

with a heavier coating of wax or

preservative. If necessary, coat the

parts with non-corrosive petroleum

jelly or other protective compound.

requires

any

metal

repair

or

Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-

body and wheel openings with luke-

warm or cold water once a month,

after off-road driving and at the end

of each winter. Pay special attention

to these areas because it is difficult

to see all the mud and dirt. It will do

more harm than good to wet down

the road grime without removing it.

The lower edges of doors, rocker

panels, and frame members have

drain holes that should not be

allowed to clog with dirt; trapped

water in these areas can cause rust-

ing.

replacement, be sure the body shop

applies anti-corrosion materials to

the parts repaired or replaced.

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Maintenance

Aluminum wheel maintenance

Corrosion protection

WARNING

The aluminum wheels are coated

with a clear protective finish.

Protecting your vehicle from corro-

sion

After washing the vehicle, test

the brakes while driving slowly

to see if they have been affected

by water. If braking performance

is impaired, dry the brakes by

applying them lightly while

maintaining a slow forward

speed.

• Do not use any abrasive cleaner, By using the most advanced design

polishing compound, solvent, or and construction practices to combat

wire brushes on aluminum wheels. corrosion, we produces cars of the

They may scratch or damage the highest quality. However, this is only

finish.

part of the job. To achieve the long-

term corrosion resistance your vehi-

cle can deliver, the owner's coopera-

tion and assistance is also required.

• Clean the wheel when it has

cooled.

• Use only a mild soap or neutral

detergent, and rinse thoroughly

with water. Also, be sure to clean

Common causes of corrosion

the wheels after driving on salted The most common causes of corro-

roads. This helps prevent corro- sion on your car are:

sion.

• Road salt, dirt and moisture that is

• Avoid washing the wheels with

high-speed car wash brushes.

allowed to accumulate underneath

the car.

• Do not use any alkaline or acid • Removal of paint or protective

detergent. It may damage and cor-

rode the aluminum wheels coated

with a clear protective finish.

coatings by stones, gravel, abra-

sion or minor scrapes and dents

which leave unprotected metal

exposed to corrosion.

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High-corrosion areas

High temperatures can also acceler- Keep your car clean

ate corrosion of parts that are not

If you live in an area where your car

is regularly exposed to corrosive

materials, corrosion protection is

particularly important. Some of the

common causes of accelerated cor-

rosion are road salts, dust control

chemicals, ocean air and industrial

pollution.

The best way to prevent corrosion is

properly ventilated so the moisture

can be dispersed. For all these rea-

sons, it is particularly important to

keep your car clean and free of mud

or accumulations of other materials.

This applies not only to the visible

surfaces but particularly to the

underside of the car.

to keep your car clean and free of

corrosive materials. Attention to the

underside of the car is particularly

important.

• If you live in a high-corrosion area

— where road salts are used, near

the ocean, areas with industrial

pollution, acid rain, etc.—, you

should take extra care to prevent

corrosion. In winter, hose off the

underside of your car at least once

a month and be sure to clean the

underside thoroughly when winter

is over.

Moisture breeds corrosion

To help prevent corrosion

Moisture creates the conditions in

which corrosion is most likely to

occur. For example, corrosion is

accelerated by high humidity, partic-

ularly when temperatures are just

above freezing. In such conditions,

the corrosive material is kept in con-

tact with the car surfaces by moisture

that is slow to evaporate.

You can help prevent corrosion from

getting started by observing the fol-

lowing:

• When cleaning underneath the car,

give particular attention to the

components under the fenders and

other areas that are hidden from

view. Do a thorough job; just damp-

ening the accumulated mud rather

than washing it away will acceler-

ate corrosion rather than prevent

it. Water under high pressure and

steam are particularly effective in

removing accumulated mud and

corrosive materials.

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Mud is particularly corrosive

because it is slow to dry and holds

moisture in contact with the vehicle.

Although the mud appears to be dry,

it can still retain the moisture and

promote corrosion.

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Maintenance

• When cleaning lower door panels, Keep paint and trim in good con- Don't neglect the interior

rocker panels and frame mem- dition

Moisture can collect under the floor

bers, be sure that drain holes are

kept open so that moisture can

escape and not be trapped inside

to accelerate corrosion.

Scratches or chips in the finish mats and carpeting to cause corro-

should be covered with "touch-up" sion. Check under the mats periodi-

paint as soon as possible to reduce cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.

the possibility of corrosion. If bare Use particular care if you carry fertil-

metal is showing through, the atten- izers, cleaning materials or chemi-

tion of a qualified body and paint cals in the car.

Keep your garage dry

shop is recommended.

These should be carried only in

proper containers and any spills or

leaks should be cleaned up, flushed

with clean water and thoroughly

dried.

Don't park your car in a damp, poor-

ly ventilated garage. This creates a

favorable environment for corrosion. Bird droppings : Bird droppings are

This is particularly true if you wash highly corrosive and may damage

your car in the garage or drive it into painted surfaces in just a few hours.

the garage when it is still wet or cov- Always remove bird droppings as

ered with snow, ice or mud. Even a soon as possible.

heated garage can contribute to cor-

rosion unless it is well ventilated so

moisture is dispersed.

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Cleaning the upholstery and

interior trim

Interior care

CAUTION

Interior general precautions

Vinyl

When cleaning leather products

(steering wheel, seats etc.), use

neutral detergents or low alco-

hol content solutions. If you use

high alcohol content solutions

or acid/alkaline detergents, the

color of the leather may fade or

the surface may get stripped

off.

Prevent chemicals such as perfume,

cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean-

er and air freshener from contacting

the interior parts because they may

cause damage or discoloration. If

they do contact the interior parts,

wipe them off immediately.

Remove dust and loose dirt from

vinyl with a whisk broom or vacuum

cleaner. Clean vinyl surfaces with a

vinyl cleaner.

Fabric

See the instructions that follow for

the proper way to clean vinyl.

Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-

ric with a whisk broom or vacuum

cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-

tion recommended for upholstery or

carpets. Remove fresh spots imme-

diately with a fabric spot cleaner. If

fresh spots do not receive immediate

attention, the fabric can be stained

and its color can be affected. Also, its

fire-resistant properties can be

reduced if the material is not proper-

ly maintained.

CAUTION

Never allow water or other liq-

uids to come in contact with

electrical/electronic

nents inside the vehicle as this

may damage them.

compo-

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CAUTION

Using anything but recom-

mended cleaners and proce-

dures may affect the fabric’s

appearance and fire-resistant

properties.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt

webbing

Clean the belt webbing with any mild

soap solution recommended for

cleaning upholstery or carpet. Follow

the instructions provided with the

soap. Do not bleach or re-dye the

webbing because this may weaken

it.

Cleaning the interior window

glass

If the interior glass surfaces of the

vehicle become fogged (that is, cov-

ered with an oily, greasy or waxy

film), they should be cleaned with

glass cleaner. Follow the directions

on the glass cleaner container.

CAUTION

Do not scrape or scratch the

inside of the rear window. This

may result in damage to the rear

window defroster grid.

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