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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior Care
Finish maintenance
• If you park your vehicle near a
Washing
stainless steel sign or glass facade
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from
building, the vehicle’s exterior plastic
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly
parts such as a bumper, spoiler,
and frequently at least once a month
garnish, lamp or outside rearview
with lukewarm or cold water.
mirror might be damaged due to
If you use your vehicle for off-road
sunlight reflected from the sign or
driving, you should wash it after each
building. To prevent damage of the
off-road trip. Pay special attention to the
exterior plastic parts, you should
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt,
avoid parking in areas where light may
mud, and other foreign materials. Make
be reflected or use a car cover. (The
sure the drain holes in the lower edges
exterior plastic parts applied to your
of the doors and rocker panels are kept
vehicle may vary.)
clear and clean.
• If you push or pull the spoiler to
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
move the vehicle while parked or in
industrial pollution and similar deposits
a stationary state, the spoiler may be
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not
damaged.
removed immediately.
Exterior general caution
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
It is very important to follow the label
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
directions when using any chemical
painted surfaces, should be used.
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and
caution statements that appear on the
After washing, rinse the vehicle
thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water.
label.
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.
NOTICE
If you push or pull the spoiler to
move the vehicle while parked or in
a stationary state, the spoiler may be
damaged.
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