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Appearance care/Cleaning the interior
& Leather seat materials
& Synthetic leather upholstery
Cleaning the interior
The leather used by SUBARU is a high
The synthetic leather material used on the
quality natural product which will retain its
SUBARU may be cleaned using mild soap
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
distinctive appearance and feel for many
or detergent and water, after first vacuum-
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
years with proper care.
ing or brushing away loose dirt. Allow the
ment panel, center console, combination
soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe
meter panel, and switches. (Do not use
Allowing dust or road dirt to build up on the
off with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial
organic solvents.)
surface can cause the material to become
foam-type cleaners suitable for synthetic
brittle and to wear prematurely. Regular
& Seat fabric
leather materials may be used when
cleaning with a soft, moist, natural fiber
necessary.
cloth should be performed monthly, taking
Remove loose dirt, dust or debris with a
care not to soak the leather or allow water
vacuum cleaner. If the dirt is caked on the
CAUTION
to penetrate the stitched seams.
fabric or hard to remove with a vacuum
A mild detergent suitable for cleaning
cleaner, use a soft brush then vacuum it.
Strong cleaning agents such as
woolen fabrics may be used to remove
Wipe the fabric surface with a tightly
solvents, paint thinners, window
difficult dirt spots, rubbing with a soft, dry
wrung cloth and dry the seat fabric
cleaner or fuel must never be used
cloth afterwards to restore the luster. If
thoroughly. If the fabric is still dirty, wipe
on leather or synthetic interior ma-
your SUBARU is to be parked for a long
using a solution of mild soap and luke-
terials. Doing so could damage the
time in bright sunlight, it is recommended
warm water then dry thoroughly.
surface and cause the color to
that the seats and head restraints be
deteriorate.
If the stain does not come out, try a
covered, or the windows shaded, to
commercially-available fabric cleaner. Use
prevent fading or shrinkage.
the cleaner on a hidden place and make
Minor surface blemishes or bald patches
& Climate control panel, audio
sure it does not affect the fabric adversely.
may be treated with a commercial leather
panel, instrument panel,
Use the cleaner according to its instruc-
spray lacquer. You will discover that each
console panel, and switches
tions.
leather seat section will develop soft folds
Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the climate
or wrinkles, which is characteristic of
CAUTION
control panel, audio equipment, instru-
genuine leather.
ment panel, center console, combination
When cleaning the seat, do not use
meter panel, and switches.
benzine, paint thinner, or any similar
materials.
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