2018-2023 Mg HS SUV Maintenance -> Cleaning and Vehicle Care User Manual
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MAINTENANCE  
Cleaning and Vehicle Care  
In order to preserve the paint finish on your car, please  
observe the following care points:  
Abuse of care products may be harmful to  
health, care products must be safely stored,  
especially can't let children contact, or it will  
have the hazard of poisoning.  
DO NOT use hot water to wash the car.  
DO NOT use detergents or washing up liquid.  
In hot weather, DO NOT wash the car in direct sunlight.  
When using a hose, DO NOT aim the water directly  
at window, door or sunroof seals, or through wheel  
apertures onto the brake components.  
External Care  
If the car is particularly dirty, use a hose to flush grime and  
grit from the bodywork, prior to washing. Then, wash the  
car using cold or lukewarm water containing a good quality  
wash and wax shampoo. Always use plenty of water to  
ensure that grit is flushed from the surface and not ground  
into the paintwork. After washing, rinse the bodywork  
with clean water and dry off with a chamois leather.  
Washing Your Car  
You can only clean the vehicle with the  
START/STOP Switch off, or there might be  
the risk of accident.  
For vehicle cleaning in winter, moisture or  
icing in the braking system will reduce the  
braking effect, which may have the risk of  
accident.  
Cleaning the underside  
Note: DO NOT use a high pressure hose to clean the  
front compartment – damage to the car’s electronic  
systems may occur.  
DO NOT use a high pressure hose to clean  
the engine compartment – damage to the  
car’s electronic systems may occur.  
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From time to time, but particularly during winter months  
when salt has been used on the roads, use a hose to wash  
the underside of the car. Flush away accumulations of mud  
and thoroughly clean those areas where debris can easily  
collect (wheel arches and panel seams, for example).  
IMPORTANT  
Please pay attention to the operating instructions of  
high pressure cleaner.  
Soft parts on the vehicle should be kept in a large  
enough distance from the high pressure cleaner.  
IMPORTANT  
Body Protection  
Avoid cleaning the vehicle in direct sunlight.  
When cleaning the vehicle in winter avoid spraying  
water directly onto door locks and panel gaps due  
to risk of icing.  
After washing, examine the paintwork for damage. If the  
damage has revealed bare metal, use a colored primer first,  
then apply the correct colour base coat and finish off with  
a lacquer pencil, if appropriate. Carry out this treatment  
after washing but before polishing or waxing. More  
extensive damage to paint or bodywork must be repaired  
in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.  
Failure to do this will invalidate the Anti-Corrosion  
Warranty. If in doubt, ask your MG Authorised Repairer.  
Do not use rough sponges or cloth to clean the car,  
this will damage the paintwork finish.  
When cleaning the headlamps do not use a dry cloth  
or sponge, use only warm soapy water.  
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Cleaning with High Pressure Cleaner  
Always read the manufacturers operating instructions.  
Polishing the Paintwork  
When using high pressure washers, always ensure there is  
adequate distance between the spray nozzle and any soft  
materials, decals or rubber seals.  
DO NOT use car polish containing coarse  
abrasives – these will remove the paint film  
and damage the gloss finish.  
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Polishing is only required when the automotive paint has  
tarnished and can not return to the bright appearance by  
waxing.  
Windscreen: In particular, clean the outside of the screen  
with glass cleaner after washing the car with wash and wax  
products, and before fitting new wiper blades.  
Occasionally treat the paint surface with an approved polish  
containing the following properties:  
Rear screen: Clean the inside with a soft cloth, using a  
side to side motion to avoid damaging the heating elements.  
DO NOT scrape or use abrasive cleaners – this will damage  
the heating elements.  
Very mild abrasives to remove surface contamination  
without removing or damaging the paint.  
Filling compounds that will fill scratches and reduce  
their visibility.  
Rearview mirrors: Wash with soapy water. DO NOT use  
abrasive cleaning compounds or metal scraper.  
Wax to provide a protective coating between the paint  
and the elements.  
Plastic Parts  
Note: If possible, avoid applying polish or wax  
products to window glass and rubber seals.  
Plastic parts can be cleaned by the conventional method  
of cleaning. When the stain is not easy to remove, you  
can also use a special solvent-free plastic cleaning and  
curing agent for treatment, and the paint curing agent is  
not preferable for treatment of plastic parts.  
Wiper Blades  
Wash in warm soapy water. DO NOT use spirit or petrol  
based cleaners.  
Paint Damage  
Windows and Mirrors  
Any paint damage or stonechips should be treated with  
suitable paint/lacquer materials immediately to avoid  
invalidating the Anti Corrosion Warranty.  
Regularly clean all windows, inside and out, using an  
approved glass cleaner.  
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Weather Strips  
Cleaning the Interior  
Plastic materials  
Any weather strips or rubber aperture seals should be  
treated with suitable materials (silica gel) if they are cleaned  
using strong detergents, this should avoid any sticking and  
maintain the service life of the seal.  
Clean plastic-faced materials with diluted upholstery  
cleaner, then wipe with a damp cloth.  
Note: DO NOT polish dashboard components – these  
should remain non-reflective.  
Wheels  
When cleaning the wheels any materials or  
water that contact the brake disc directly  
may effect braking efficiency.  
Carpet and fabrics  
Clean with diluted upholstery cleaner - test a concealed  
area first.  
In order to ensure the wheels are kept in optimum  
condition they should be cleaned regularly.  
Leather  
Only use a recommended non-acidic propriety wheel  
cleaner. Always read the instructions on the product.  
Clean leather trim with warm water and a non-detergent  
soap. Dry and polish the leather with a dry, clean, lint-free  
cloth.  
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Note: DO NOT use petrol, detergents, furniture  
creams or polishes as cleaning agents.  
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Instrument Pack, Audio and Navigation Display  
Extend the belts, then use warm water and a non-detergent  
soap to clean. Allow the belts to dry naturally; DO NOT  
retract them or use the car until they are completely dry.  
Clean with a dry cloth only. DO NOT use cleaning fluids  
or sprays.  
Airbag Module Covers  
DO NOT allow these areas to be flooded with  
liquid and DO NOT use petrol, detergent,  
furniture cream or polishes.  
To protect damage to the airbag SRS, the following  
areas should be cleaned sparingly with a damp cloth and  
upholstery cleaner ONLY:  
Steering wheel centre pad.  
Area of dashboard containing the passenger airbag.  
Area of roof lining which encloses the side head impact  
protection airbags.  
Seat Belts  
DO NOT use bleaches, dyes or cleaning  
solvents on seat belts.  
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