Maintenance
APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Finish maintenance
CAUTION
Exterior general caution
Washing
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Do not use strong soap, chem-
ical detergents or hot water,
and do not wash the vehicle in
direct sunlight or when the
body of the vehicle is warm.
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 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
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.
High-pressure washing
•
When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
•
To prevent damage to the
plastic parts and lamps, do
not clean with chemical sol-
vents or strong detergents.
Insufficient clearance or excessive in the lower edges of the doors and
pressure can lead to component rocker panels are kept clear and
damage or water penetration.
clean.
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•
Do not spray the camera, sensors Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
or its surrounding area directly with industrial pollution and similar deposits
a high pressure washer. Shock can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
applied from high pressure water removed immediately.
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
WARNING - Wet brakes
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
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 bring the nozzle tip close to these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
boots (rubber or plastic covers) or use on painted surfaces, may be
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water.
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.
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