APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Finish maintenance
NOTICE
Exterior general caution
Washing
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•
Do not use strong soap, chemi-
cal 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 interi-
or.
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.
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.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
When using high-pressure wash- the removal of any accumulation of
ers, make sure to maintain suffi- salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
cient distance from the vehicle.
materials. Make sure the drain holes
High-pressure washing
•
Insufficient clearance or excessive in the lower edges of the doors and • To prevent damage to the plastic
pressure can lead to component rocker panels are kept clear and
parts and lamps, do not clean
with chemical solvents or strong
detergents.
damage or water penetration.
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
•
•
Do not spray the camera, sensors
or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water.
industrial
pollution
and
similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits.
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A mild soap, safe for use on painted
surfaces, may be 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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