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Maintenance

Appearance care

3. Draw vertical lines (Vertical lines pass-

ing through respective head lamp

Exterior care

centers) and a horizontal line (Hori-

zontal line passing through centre of

NOTICE

head lamps) on the screen.

If you park the vehicle around a stainless

4. With the head lamp and battery in

signboard or windscreen building etc.,

normal condition, aim the head lamps

the plastic exterior trim (bumper, spoiler,

so the brightest portion falls on the

garnish, lamp, outside mirror etc.) may

horizontal and vertical lines.

be damaged by reflected sunlight from

5. To aim the low and high beams left or

the external structure. To avoid damag-

right, turn the driver (1) clockwise or

ing the plastic exterior trim, park the

counterclockwise. To aim the low and

vehicle away from the areas where the

high beams up or down, turn the

reflected light may occur or use a vehi-

driver (2) clockwise or counterclock-

cle cover (Depending on the vehicle, the

wise.

type of exterior trim applied such as

spoiler may differ).

Exterior general caution

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.

Finish maintenance

Washing

To help protect your vehicle’s finish from

rust and deterioration, wash it thor-

oughly and frequently at least once a

month with lukewarm or cold water.

If you use your vehicle for off-road driv-

ing, 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.

$MaintenanceAppearance careif they come into contact with highCAUTIONpressure water.僅 Do not use strong soap, chemicaldetergents or hot water, and do notwash the vehicle in direct sunlight orwhen the body of the vehicle is warm.僅 Be careful when washing the side win-dows of your , with high-pressure water,OJAPE073116Lwater may leak through the windowsCAUTIONand wet the interior.僅 Water washing in the engine compart-僅 To prevent damage to the plasticment including high pressure waterparts and lamps, do not clean withwashing may cause the failure of elec-chemical solvents or strong deter-trical circuits located in the .僅 Never allow water or other liquids toWARNINGcome in contact with electrical/elec-tronic components inside the vehicleWet brakesas this may damage washing the vehicle, test thebrakes whilst driving slowly to see if theyhave been affected by water. If brakingWaxingperformance is impaired, dry the brakesby applying them lightly whilst maintain-Wax the vehicle when water will no lon-ing a slow forward bead on the wash and dry the vehicle beforewaxing. Use a good quality liquid orHigh-pressure washingpaste wax, and follow the manufac-turer’s instructions. Wax all metal trim to僅 When using high-pressure washers,protect it and to maintain its sure to maintain sufficient dis-tance from the oil, tar, and similar materials8with a spot remover will usually strip theInsufficient clearance or excessivewax from the finish. Be sure to re-waxpressure can lead to component dam-these areas even if the rest of the vehicleage or water not yet need waxing. Do not apply僅 Do not spray the camera, sensors orwax on embossed unpainted unit, as itits surrounding area directly with amay tarnish the pressure washer. Shock appliedfrom high pressure water may causeCAUTIONthe device to not operate normally.僅 Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a僅 Do not$

Maintenance

Appearance care

if they come into contact with high

CAUTION

pressure water.

僅 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.

僅 Be careful when washing the side win-

dows of your vehicle.

Especially, with high-pressure water,

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water may leak through the windows

CAUTION

and wet the interior.

僅 Water washing in the engine compart-

僅 To prevent damage to the plastic

ment including high pressure water

parts and lamps, do not clean with

washing may cause the failure of elec-

chemical solvents or strong deter-

trical circuits located in the engine

gents.

compartment.

僅 Never allow water or other liquids to

WARNING

come in contact with electrical/elec-

tronic components inside the vehicle

Wet brakes

as this may damage them.

After washing the vehicle, test the

brakes whilst driving slowly to see if they

have been affected by water. If braking

Waxing

performance is impaired, dry the brakes

by applying them lightly whilst maintain-

Wax the vehicle when water will no lon-

ing a slow forward speed.

ger bead on the paint.

Always wash and dry the vehicle before

waxing. Use a good quality liquid or

High-pressure washing

paste wax, and follow the manufac-

turer’s instructions. Wax all metal trim to

僅 When using high-pressure washers,

protect it and to maintain its luster.

make sure to maintain sufficient dis-

tance from the vehicle.

Removing oil, tar, and similar materials

with a spot remover will usually strip the

Insufficient clearance or excessive

wax from the finish. Be sure to re-wax

pressure can lead to component dam-

these areas even if the rest of the vehicle

age or water penetration.

does not yet need waxing. Do not apply

僅 Do not spray the camera, sensors or

wax on embossed unpainted unit, as it

its surrounding area directly with a

may tarnish the unit.

high pressure washer. Shock applied

from high pressure water may cause

CAUTION

the device to not operate normally.

僅 Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a

僅 Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

dry cloth will scratch the finish.

boots (rubber or plastic covers) or

僅 Do not use steel wool, abrasive clean-

connectors as they may be damaged

ers, acid detergents or strong deter-

gents containing high alkaline or

Maintenance

Appearance care

Underbody maintenance

caustic agents on chrome-plated or

anodized aluminium parts. This may

Corrosive materials used for ice and

result in damage to the protective

snow removal and dust control may col-

coating and cause discoloration or

lect on the underbody. If these materials

paint deterioration.

are not removed, accelerated rusting

can occur on underbody parts such as

Finish damage repair

the fuel lines, frame, floor pan and

exhaust system, even though they have

Deep scratches or stone chips in the

been treated with rust protection.

painted surface must be repaired

Thoroughly flush the vehicle underbody

promptly. Exposed metal will quickly rust

and may develop into a major repair

and wheel openings with lukewarm or

expense.

cold water once a month, after off-road

driving and at the end of each winter.

NOTICE

Pay special attention to these areas

If your vehicle is damaged and requires

because it is difficult to see all the mud

any metal repair or replacement, be sure

and dirt. It will do more harm than good

the body shop applies anti-corrosion

to wet down the road grime without

materials to the parts repaired or

removing it. The lower edges of the

replaced.

doors, rocker panels, and frame mem-

bers have drain holes that should not

clog with dirt; trapped water in these

Bright-metal maintenance

areas can cause rusting.

僅 To remove road tar and insects, use a

tar remover, not a scraper or other

WARNING

sharp object.

After washing the vehicle, test the

僅 To protect the surfaces of brightmetal

brakes whilst driving slowly to see if they

parts from corrosion, apply a coating

have been affected by water. If braking

of wax or chrome preservative and

performance is impaired, dry the brakes

rub to a high luster.

by applying them lightly whilst maintain-

僅 During winter weather or in coastal

ing a slow forward speed.

areas, cover the bright metal parts

with a heavier coating of wax or pre-

Aluminium wheel maintenance

servative. If necessary, coat the parts

The aluminium wheels are coated with a

with non-corrosive petroleum jelly or

clear protective finish.

other protective compound.

僅 Do not use any abrasive cleaner, pol-

ishing compound, solvent, or wire

brushes on aluminium wheels. They

may scratch or damage the finish.

僅 Clean the wheel when it has cooled.

僅 Use only a mild soap or neutral deter-

gent, and rinse thoroughly with water.

Also, be sure to clean the wheels after

Maintenance

Appearance care

Moisture breeds corrosion

driving on salted helps pre-

vent corrosion.

Moisture creates the conditions in which

僅 Avoid washing the wheels with high-

corrosion is most likely to occur. For

speed car wash brushes.

example, corrosion is accelerated by

high humidity, particularly when tem-

僅 Do not use any alkaline or acid deter-

peratures are just above freezing. In

gent. It may damage and corrode the

such conditions, the corrosive material is

aluminium wheels coated with a clear

kept in contact with the vehicle’s surface

protective finish.

by moisture that evaporate slowly.

Corrosion protection

Mud is particularly corrosive because it

dries slowly and holds moisture in con-

Protecting your vehicle from cor-

tact with the vehicle. Although the mud

rosion

appears to be dry, it can still retain mois-

ture and promote corrosion.

By using the most advanced design and

construction practices to combat corro-

High temperatures can also accelerate

sion, we produce vehicles of the highest

corrosion of parts that are not properly

quality. However, this is only part of the

ventilated so the moisture can be dis-

job. To achieve the longterm corrosion

persed.

resistance your vehicle can deliver, the

For all these reasons, it is particularly

owner's cooperation and assistance is

important to keep your vehicle clean and

also required.

free of mud or accumulations of other

materials. This applies not only to the

visible surfaces but particularly to the

Common causes of corrosion

underside of the vehicle.

The most common causes of corrosion

on your vehicle are:

To help prevent corrosion

僅 Road salt, dirt and moisture that is

allowed to accumulate underneath

You can help prevent corrosion from

the vehicle.

getting started by observing the follow-

ing:

僅 Removal of paint or protective coat-

ings by stones, gravel, abrasion or

Keep your vehicle clean

minor scrapes and dents which leave

unprotected metal exposed to corro-

The best way to prevent corrosion is to

sion.

keep your vehicle clean and free of cor-

rosive materials. Attention to the under-

side of the vehicle is particularly

High-corrosion areas

important.

If you live in an area where your vehicle

僅 If you live in a high-corrosion area —

is regularly exposed to corrosive materi-

where road salts are used, near the

als, corrosion protection is particularly

ocean, areas with industrial pollution,

important. Some of the common causes

acid rain, etc.—, you should take extra

of accelerated corrosion are road salts,

care to prevent corrosion. In winter,

dust control chemicals, ocean air and

hose off the underside of your vehicle

industrial pollution.

at least once a month and be sure to

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Appearance care

clean the underside thoroughly when

Always remove bird droppings as soon

winter is over.

as possible.

僅 When cleaning underneath the vehi-

Don't neglect the interior

cle, give particular attention to the

components under the fenders and

Moisture can collect under the floor

other areas that are hidden from view.

mats and carpeting and cause corrosion.

Do a thorough job; just dampening

Check under the mats periodically to be

the accumulated mud rather than

sure the carpeting is dry. Use particular

washing it away will accelerate corro-

care if you carry fertilizers, cleaning

sion rather than prevent it. Water

materials or chemicals in the vehicle.

under high pressure and steam are

These should be carried only in proper

particularly effective in removing

containers and any spills or leaks should

accumulated mud and corrosive

be cleaned up, flushed with clean water

materials.

and thoroughly dried.

僅 When cleaning lower door panels,

Interior care

rocker panels and frame members, be

sure that drain holes are kept open so

Interior general precautions

that moisture can escape and not be

Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cos-

trapped inside to accelerate corrosion.

metic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and

air freshener from contacting the interior

Keep your garage dry

parts because they may cause damage

Don't park your vehicle in a damp,

or discoloration. If they do contact the

poorly ventilated garage. This creates a

interior parts, wipe them off immedi-

favorable environment for corrosion.

ately. If necessary, use a mixture of

This is particularly true if you wash your

warm water and mild non-detergent

vehicle in the garage or drive it into the

cleaner (test all cleaners on a concealed

garage when it is still wet or covered

area before use).

with snow, ice or mud. Even a heated

CAUTION

garage can contribute to corrosion

unless it is well ventilated so moisture is

Never allow water or other liquids to

dispersed.

come in contact with electrical/electronic

components inside the vehicle as this

Keep paint and trim in good con-

may damage them.

dition

CAUTION

Scratches or chips in the finish should be

covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as

When cleaning leather products (steer-

possible to reduce the possibility of cor-

ing wheel, seats etc.), use neutral deter-

rosion. If bare metal is showing through,

gents or low alcohol content solutions. If

the attention of a qualified body and

you use high alcohol content solutions or

paint shop is recommended.

acid/alkaline detergents, the colour of

Bird droppings : Bird droppings are

the leather may fade or the surface may

highly corrosive and may damage

get stripped off.

painted surfaces in just a few hours.

Maintenance

Appearance care

Taking care of leather seats

Fabric seat cover using precau-

tions (if equipped)

僅 Vacuum the seat periodically to

remove dust and sand on the seat. It

Please clean the fabric seats regularly

will prevent abrasion or damage of

with a vacuum cleaner in consideration

the leather and maintain its quality.

of fabric material characteristics. If they

are heavily soiled with beverage stains,

僅 Wipe the leather seat cover often with

etc., use a suitable interior cleaner. To

dry or soft cloth.

prevent damage to seat covers, wipe off

僅 Sufficient use of a leather protective

the seat covers down to the seams with

may prevent abrasion of the cover

a large wiping motion and moderate

and helps maintain the colour.

pressure using a soft sponge or microfi-

Be sure to read the instructions and

ber cloth.

consult a specialist when using leather

Velcro closures on clothing or sharp

coating or protective agents.

objects may cause snagging or

僅 Leather with bright colours(beige,

scratches on the surface of the seats.

cream beige) is easily contaminated

Make sure not to rub such objects

and clear in appearance. Clean the

against the surface.

seats frequently.

Cleaning the upholstery and inte-

僅 Avoid wiping with wet cloth. It may

rior trim

cause the surface to crack.

Cleaning the leather seats

Car interior surfaces

僅 Remove all contaminations instantly.

Remove dust and loose dirt from interior

Refer to instructions below for

surfaces with a whisk broom or a vac-

removal of each contaminant.

uum cleaner. If necessary, clean interior

僅 Cosmetic products(sunscreen, foun-

surfaces with a mixture of warm water

dation, etc.)

and mild non-detergent cleaner (test all

- Apply cleansing cream on a cloth

cleaners on a concealed area before

and wipe the contaminated point.

use).

Wipe off the cream with a wet cloth

and remove water with a dry cloth.

Fabric

僅 Beverages(coffee, soft drink, etc.)

Remove dust and loose dirt from fabric

- Apply a small amount of neutral

with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.

detergent and wipe until contami-

Clean with a mild soap solution recom-

nations do not smear.

mended for upholstery or carpets.

僅 Oil

Remove fresh spots immediately with a

- Remove oil instantly with absorb-

fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do not

able cloth and wipe with stain

receive immediate attention, the fabric

remover for leather only.

can be stained and its colour can be

僅 Chewing gum

affected. Also, its fire-resistant proper-

- Harden the gum with ice and

ties can be reduced if the material is not

remove gradually.

properly maintained.

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