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are spilled or leaked, clean and dry the
area immediately.
Park your vehicle in a dry, well-venti-
lated area
Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly-
ventilated area. If you often wash your
vehicle in the garage and place it there in
wet condition, your garage may be damp.
The high humidity in the garage may
cause or accelerate corrosion. A wet vehi-
cle may corrode even in a heated garage if
the ventilation is poor.
Use mud and gravel shields
The use of mud and gravel shields will help
protect your vehicle, especially if you fre-
quently drive on gravel or salted roads.
Full-size shields, which extend as close to
the road as is practical, are the best. The
fittings for such shields should also be cor-
rosion resistant. Please check with your
SUZUKI dealer for information on these
shields.
A WARNING
Do not apply additional undercoating
or rust preventive coating on or
around exhaust system components
such as the catalytic converter and
exhaust pipes. A fire could be started
if the undercoating substance
becomes overheated.
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Vehicle cleaning
A WARNING
When cleaning the interior or exterior
of the vehicle, do not use flammable
solvents such as lacquer thinners,
gasoline and benzene. Also, do not
use cleaning materials such as
bleaches and strong household
detergents. The materials could
cause personal injury or damage to
the vehicle.
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Cleaning interior
Vinyl upholstery
Prepare a solution of soap or mild deter-
gent dissolved in warm water. Apply the
solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft
cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to
loosen dirt.
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Rub the surface with a clean, damp cloth
to remove dirt and the soap solution. If
some dirt still remains on the surface,
repeat this procedure.
Fabric upholstery
Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Using a mild soap solution, rub stained
areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove
soap, rub the areas again with a cloth
dampened with water. Repeat this until the
stain is removed, or use a commercial fab-
ric cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a
fabric cleaner, carefully follow the manu-
facturer's instructions and precautions.
Leather upholstery
Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Using a mild soap or saddle soap solution,
wipe dirt off with a clean damp soft cloth.
To remove soap, wipe the areas again with
a soft cloth dampened with water. Wipe the
areas dry with a soft dry cloth. Repeat this
until the dirt or stain is removed, or use a
commercial leather cleaner for tougher dirt
or stains. If you use a leather cleaner,
carefully follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions and precautions. Do not use solvent
type cleaners or abrasive cleaners.
NOTE:
In order to keep leather upholstery look-
ing good, it should be cleaned at least
twice a year.
If leather upholstery becomes wet,
immediately wipe it dry with tissue paper
or a soft cloth. Water may cause leather
to harden and shrink if it is not wiped off.
When parking on sunny days, select
a
shady place or use a sunshade. If
leather upholstery is exposed to direct
sunlight for a long time, it may disco/or
and shrink.
As is common with natural materials,
leather is inherently irregular in grain and
cowhide has spots in its natural state.
These do not affect the performance of
the leather in any way.
Seat belts
Clean seat belts with a mild soap and
water. Do not use bleach or dye on the
belts. They may weaken the fabric in the
belts.
Vinyl floor mats
Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl
with water or mild soap. Use a brush to
help loosen dirt. After the dirt is loosened,
rinse the mat thoroughly
wtth water and
dry it in the shade.
Carpets
Remove dirt and soil as much as possible
with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap
solution, rub stained areas with a clean
damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas
again with a cloth dampened with water.
Repeat this until the stain is removed, or
use a commercial carpet cleaner for
tougher stains. If you use a carpet cleaner,
carefully follow the manufacturer's instruc-
tions and precautions.
Instrument panel and console
Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Gently wipe dirt off with a tightly squeezed
damp clean cloth. Repeat this until the dirt
is removed.
NOTICE
Do not use chemical products that
contain silicon to wipe electrical
components such as the air condi-
tioning system, audio
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navigation
system, or other switches. These will
cause damage to the components.
NOTICE
Liquid such as liquid aromatics,
soft drinks or juice may cause dis-
coloration, wrinkles, and cracking
to resin-based parts and textiles.
Immediately wipe it dry with tissue
paper or a soft cloth.
Do not leave leather products with
color, fur or vinyl products, etc. in
your vehicle for long periods. It
may cause discoloration or deterio-
ration of interior.
Cleaning exterior
NOTICE
It is important that your vehicle be
kept clean and free from dirt. Failure
to keep your vehicle clean may result
in fading of the paint or corrosion to
various parts of the vehicle body.
Caring for aluminum wheels
NOTE:
Do not use an acidic or alkaline deter-
gent, or a cleaner containing petroleum
solvent to wash aluminum wheels.
These types of cleaner will cause per-
manent spots, disco/oration and cracks
on finished surfaces and damage to cen-
ter caps.
Do not use a bristle brush and soap con-
taining an abrasive material. These will
damage finished surfaces.
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Washing
A WARNING
Never attempt to wash and wax
your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, wear gloves
and a long-sleeved shirt to protect
your hands and arms from being
cut.
After washing your vehicle, care-
fully test the brakes before driving
to check that they have maintained
their normal effectiveness.
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Washing by hand
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When washing the vehicle, park it in the
place where direct sunlight does not fall on
it as much as possible and follow the
instructions below:
1) Flush the underside of body and wheel
housings with pressurized water to
remove mud and debris. Use plenty of
water.
NOTICE
When washing the vehicle:
• Avoid directing steam or hot water
of more than 80°C (176°F) on plas-
tic parts.
To avoid damaging engine compo-
nents, do not use pressurized
water in the engine compartment.
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2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt.
Remove dirt and mud from the body
exterior with running water. You may
use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use
hard materials which can scratch the .
paint or plastic. Remember that the
headlight covers or lenses are made of
plastic in many cases.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the paint or plas-
tic surface, do not wipe the dirt off
without ample water. Follow the
above procedure.
3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild
detergent or car wash soap using a
sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or
cloth should be frequently soaked in the
soap solution.
NOTICE
When using a commercial car wash
product, observe the cautions speci-
fied by the manufacturer. Never use
strong household detergents or
soaps.
4) Once the dirt has been completely
removed, rinse off the detergent with
running water.
5) Wipe off the vehicle body with a wet
chamois or cloth and allow it to dry in
the shade.
6) Check carefully for damage to painted
surfaces. If there is any damage, touch
up the damage following the procedure
below:
1. Clean all damaged spots and allow
them to dry.
2. Stir the paint and touch up the dam-
aged spots lightly using a small
brush.
3. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Washing by an automatic car wash
NOTICE
If you use an automatic car wash,
check that your vehicle's body parts,
such as spoilers, cannot be dam-
aged. If you are in doubt, consult the
car wash operator for advice.
Washing by a high-pressure cleaner
NOTICE
If you use a high-pressure cleaner,
keep away the nozzle from your vehi-
cle sufficiently.
Bringing the nozzle to your vehicle
too close or pointing the nozzle to
the opening of front grill or bumper
etc. can cause damage and mal-
function of the vehicle body and
parts.
Pointing the nozzle to the weather-
strip of door glasses, doors and the
sunroof (if equipped) can allow
water to enter the cabin.
Waxing
After washing the vehicle, waxing and pol-
ishing are recommended to further protect
and beautify the paint.
Only use waxes and polishes of good
quality.
When using waxes and polishes,
observe the precautions specified by the
manufacturers.
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