APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Finish maintenance
Washing
WARNING
Exterior general caution
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.
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water before getting on the
road. If braking performance is
impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while main-
taining a slow forward speed.
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
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
High-pressure washing
•
When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
CAUTION
Insufficient clearance or excessive in the lower edges of the doors and
pressure can lead to component rocker panels are kept clear and
•
•
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.
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
or its surrounding area directly with
clean.
•
•
industrial
pollution
and
similar
a high pressure washer. Shock deposits can damage your vehicle’s
applied from high pressure water finish if not removed immediately.
may cause the device to not oper-
Be careful when washing the
side windows of your vehicle.
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Even prompt washing with plain
ate normally.
water may not completely remove all
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, should be
Especially, with high-pressure
water, water may leak through
the windows and wet the inte-
rior.
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water.
used.
• To prevent damage to the
plastic parts, do not clean with
chemical solvents or strong
detergents.
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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