Maintenance
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When cleaning lower door panels, Keep paint and trim in good con- Interior care
rocker panels and frame mem- dition
Interior general precautions
bers, be sure that drain holes are
kept open so that moisture can
escape. If these areas are not kept
clear, moisture could become
trapped and accelerate corrosion.
Scratches or chips in the finish
should be covered with "touch-up"
paint as soon as possible to reduce
the possibility of corrosion. If bare
metal is showing, the attention of a
qualified body and paint shop is rec-
ommended.
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oil from con-
tacting the dashboard because they
may cause damage or discoloration.
If they do contact the dashboard,
clean immediately. See the instruc-
tions that follow for the proper way to
clean vinyl.
Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp or
poorly ventilated garage. This cre- Bird droppings : Bird droppings are
ates a favorable environment for cor- highly corrosive and may damage
rosion. This is particularly true if you painted surfaces in just a few hours.
wash your car in the garage or drive Always remove bird droppings as
it into the garage when it is still wet or soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liq-
uids to come in contact with
electrical/electronic components
inside the vehicle as this may
damage them.
covered with snow, ice or mud. Even
a heated garage can contribute to
Don't neglect the interior
corrosion unless it is well ventilated
Moisture can collect under the floor
mats and carpeting to cause corro-
sion. Check under the mats periodi-
cally to be sure the carpeting is dry.
Use particular care if you carry fertil-
izers, cleaning materials or chemi-
cals in the car.
so moisture can dispersed.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alco-
hol content solutions. If you use
high alcohol content solutions
or acid/alkaline detergents, the
color of the leather may fade or
the surface may get stripped off.
These should be carried only in prop-
er containers and any spills or leaks
should be cleaned up, flushed with
clean water and thoroughly dried.
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