Mitsubishi ASX (2018 year). Instruction - part 23

3. On vehicles with M/T, stop the engine

and move the gearshift lever to the “R”
(Reverse) position.
On vehicles with A/T or CVT, move the
selector lever to the “P” (PARK) posi-
tion and stop the engine.

4. Turn on the hazard warning flashers and

set up a warning triangle, flashing signal
lamp, etc., at an adequate distance from
the vehicle, and have all your passengers
leave the vehicle.

NOTE

The warning triangle and flashing signal
lamp do not come with your vehicle. It is
recommended that you keep one in the vehi-
cle for use if needed.

5. To prevent the vehicle from rolling

when it is raised on the jack, place
chocks or blocks (A) in front of and be-
hind the tyre that is diagonally opposite
from the tyre (B) you are changing.

WARNING

Be  sure  to  apply  chocks  or  blocks  to  the
correct  tyre  when  jacking  up  the  vehicle.
If  the  vehicle  moves  while  jacked  up,  the
jack  could  slip  out  of  position,  leading  to
an accident.

NOTE

The chocks shown in the illustration do not
come with your vehicle. It is recommended
that you keep one in the vehicle for use if
needed.

If chocks or blocks are not available, use
stones or any other objects that are large
enough to hold the wheel in position.

6. Get the jack bar and wheel nut wrench

ready.
Refer to “Tool and jack” on page 8-06.

Spare wheel information*

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Check  the  air  pressure  of  the  spare  tyre  fre-
quently  and  make  sure  it  is  ready  for  emer-
gency use at any time.

Maintaining  the  spare  wheel  at  the  highest
specified  air  pressure  will  ensure  that  it  can
always  be  used  under  any  conditions  (city/
high-speed  driving,  varying  load  weight,
etc.).
The  spare  wheel  is  stored  beneath  the  lug-
gage floor board of the luggage compartment.

CAUTION

The pressure should be periodically checked
and  maintained  at  the  specified  pressure
while the tyre is stowed.
Driving  with  an  insufficient  tyre  pressure
can  lead  to  an  accident.  If  you  have  no
choice but to drive with an insufficient tyre
pressure,  keep  your  speed  down  and  inflate
the  tyre  to  the  correct  pressure  as  soon  as
possible. (Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures”
on page 10-13.)

When the tread wear indicators appear, the
tyre must be replaced.
Refer to “Wheel condition” on page 10-14.

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Temporary spare wheel (spare

wheel with a speed limit label)*

The  T155/90D16  size  spare  wheel  is  stored
beneath  the  luggage  floor  board  of  the  lug-
gage  compartment.  It  is  designed  to  save
space  in  the  luggage  compartment  and  its
light  weight  makes  it  easy  to  handle  in  the
event of a flat tyre.

CAUTION

The temporary spare wheel is for temporary
use only and should be removed as soon as
the  original  wheel  can  be  repaired  or  re-
placed. (For vehicles that are equipped with
a tyre pressure monitoring system, while the
temporary  spare  wheel  is  being  used,  the
tyre  pressure  monitoring  system  will  not
function properly.)

The vehicle must not be driven at speeds in
excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) while using the
temporary spare wheel.

The  T155/90D16  size  spare  wheel  is  not  as
good  as  a  standard  wheel  in  controllability
and  stability.  When  the  temporary  spare
wheel  is  used,  avoid  quick  starts,  sudden
braking and sharp steering.
The tyre size of the 215/65R16 size tempo-
rary  spare  tyre  is  different  from  that  of  the
standard  tyre.  When  the  temporary  spare
tyre is used, avoid quick starts, sudden brak-
ing and sharp steering.

CAUTION

The  temporary  spare  wheel  is  specifically
designed  for  your  vehicle  and  it  should  not
be used on any other vehicle.
When you purchase a 215/65R16 size spare
wheel, be sure to purchase the type designed
specially  for  your  vehicle  from  your
MITSUBISHI  MOTORS  Authorized  Serv-
ice Point.

Do not use tyre chains with your temporary
spare  wheel.  Because  of  the  smaller  tyre
size,  a  tyre  chain  will  not  fit  properly.  This
could cause damage to the wheel and result
in loss of the chain.
If a front tyre becomes flat when using tyre
chains,  first  replace  a  rear  wheel  with  the
temporary  spare  wheel  and  then  use  the  re-
moved  rear  wheel  to  replace  the  flat  front
wheel  so  that  you  can  continue  to  use  the
chains.

CAUTION

Upon  installation  of  the  T155/90D16  size
spare wheel, the ground clearance is reduced
as  the  tyre  is  smaller  in  diameter  than  the
standard tyre.
When  passing  over  the  projections  on  the
road,  take  care  not  to  damage  the  vehicle’s
undercarriage.

Do not install more than one temporary
spare wheel at the same time.

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1. Lift up the luggage floor board.
2. To remove the spare wheel, remove the

spare tyre pad (A), and then remove the
installation clamp (B) by turning it anti-
clockwise.

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NOTE

Put the spare wheel under the vehicle body
near the jack. This makes it safer if the jack
slips out of position.

To change a tyre

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1. If a wheel cover is installed, first remove

the cover. (Refer to “Wheel covers”.)
Then loosen the wheel nuts a quarter
turn with the wheel nut wrench. Do not
remove the wheel nuts yet.

2. Place the jack under one of the jacking

points (A) shown in the illustration. Use
the jacking point closest to the tyre you
wish to change.

WARNING

Set the jack only at the positions shown
here. If the jack is set at a wrong position,
it could dent your vehicle or the jack
might fall over and cause personal injury.

Do not use the jack on a tilted or soft sur-
face.
Otherwise,  the  jack  might  slip  and  cause
personal injury. Always use the jack on a
flat, hard surface.
Before  setting  the  jack,  make  sure  there
are  no  sand  or  pebbles  under  the  jack
base.

3. Rotate the jack by hand until the flange

portion (B) fits in the groove (C) at the
top of the jack.

4. Check that the flange portion at the jack-

ing point fits in the groove at the top of
the jack.
Insert the jack bar (D) into the wheel nut
wrench (E).
Then put the end of the jack bar into the
shaft’s jack end, as shown in the illustra-
tion.

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Slowly rotate the wheel nut wrench until
the tyre is raised slightly off the ground
surface.

WARNING

Stop jacking up the vehicle as soon as the
tyre is raised off the ground. It is danger-
ous to raise the vehicle any higher.

Do not get under your vehicle while using
the jack.

Do not bump the raised vehicle or leave it
sitting on the jack for a long time. Both
are very dangerous.

Do not use a jack except the one that
came with your vehicle.

The jack should not be used for any pur-
pose other than to change a tyre.

No one should be in your vehicle when us-
ing the jack.

Do not start or run the engine while your
vehicle is on the jack.

WARNING

Do not turn the raised wheel. The tyres
still on the ground could turn and make
your vehicle fall off the jack.

5. Remove the wheel nuts with the wheel

nut wrench, then take the wheel off.

CAUTION

Handle the wheel carefully when changing
the tyre, to avoid scratching the wheel sur-
face.

6. Clean out any mud, etc. on the hub sur-

face (F), hub bolts (G) or in the installa-
tion holes (H) in the wheel, and then
mount the spare tyre.

WARNING

Be  sure  to  position  the  tyres  the  correct
way  when  putting  them  on  the  vehicle.
The valves should be on the outer side of
the vehicle. If the valve (I) cannot be seen,
the tyre has been mounted the wrong way
around.
If  tyres  are  mounted  the  wrong  way
around  it  could  have  a  negative  effect  on
the vehicle and cause an accident.

7. Turn the wheel nuts clockwise by hand

to initially tighten them.

[Vehicle with the tapered nuts]
Initially tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered part (A) of the nuts lightly

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touches the wheel hole seats (B) enough
to keep the tyre from wobbling.

[Vehicle with the flange nuts]

• Aluminium wheel

Initially tighten the wheel nuts until
the wheel nut flange area (C) touch-
es the wheel enough to keep the tyre
from wobbling.

• Steel wheel

Initially tighten the wheel nuts until
the  tapered  area  (A)  of  the  nuts
lightly  touches  the  wheel  hole  seat
area  (B)  enough  to  keep  the  tyre
from wobbling.

CAUTION

Never apply oil to either the wheel bolts or
the nuts, or they will tighten too much.

NOTE

Flange nuts can be temporarily used on the
steel wheel, but return to the original wheel
and tyre as soon as possible.

If all 4 aluminium wheels are changed to
steel wheels, e.g. when fitting winter tyres,
use tapered nuts.

8. Lower the vehicle slowly by rotating the

wheel nut wrench anticlockwise until the
tyre touches the ground.

9. Tighten the nuts in the order shown in

the illustration until each nut has been
tightened to the torque listed here.

Tightening torque 88 to 108 Nm

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(Achieved by applying force of 350 to
420 N at end of wheel nut wrench sup-
plied with vehicle)

CAUTION

Never use your foot or a pipe extension for
extra force in the wheel nut wrench. If you
do so, you will tighten the nut too much.

10. If the vehicle has a wheel cover, install

it.
Refer to “Wheel covers” on page 8-20.

11. Lower and remove the jack, then store

the jack, flat tyre, and chocks. Have your
damaged tyre repaired as soon as possi-
ble.

12. Check your tyre inflation pressure at the

next gasstation. The correct tyre pres-
sures are shown on the driver’s door la-
bel. See the illustration.

CAUTION

The temporary spare wheel is to be used on-
ly temporarily when the standard wheel is
damaged. Repair the damaged tyre as soon
as possible and use it to replace the tempora-
ry spare tyre.

After changing the tyre and driving the vehi-
cle about 1,000 km (620 miles), retighten the
wheel nuts to make sure that they have not
come loose.

If the steering wheel vibrates when driving
after changing the tyre, we recommend you
to have the tyres checked for balance.

Do not mix one type of tyre with another or
use a different size from the one listed. This
would cause early wear and poor handling.

To store the flat tyre or spare

wheel

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1. Lift up the luggage floor board.
2. Store the flat tyre or the spare wheel un-

der the luggage floor board. To store the

flat tyre or spare wheel, fit the installa-
tion clamp (A) by turning it clockwise,
and then install the spare tyre pad (B).

NOTE

On vehicles with a T155/90D16 size spare
wheel, the clamp cannot be used for a nor-
mal size tyre.

3. Have your damaged tyre repaired as

soon as possible.

To store the tools and jack

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Reverse the removing procedure when stor-
ing the jack, jack bar and wheel nut wrench.
Refer to “Tool and jack” on page 8-06.

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Wheel covers*

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To remove

Wrap the tip of the jack bar with a cloth, in-
sert it deeply into the notch provided in the
wheel cover, and pry the cover away from the
wheel. Using the same procedure at the other
wheel cover notches, work the wheel cover
away from the wheel to remove it complete-
ly.

CAUTION

Removing the cover with your hands may
cause injury to the fingers.

NOTE

The wheel cover is made of plastic. Pry it
loose carefully.

To install

1. Make sure the tabs (A) of the back of the

wheel cover are not broken and correctly
fitted on the rings (B). If in doubt, do not
install the wheel cover and consult a
MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.

2. Align the air valve (C) of the tyre with

the notch (D) in the wheel cover.

NOTE

Full  wheel  covers  have  a  symbol  mark  (E)
provided on the reverse side to show the air
valve location.
Before  installing  the  wheel  cover  to  the
wheel,  make  sure  that  the  opening  with  the
symbol mark is correctly aligned with the air
valve.

3. Push the underside (F) of the wheel cov-

er into the wheel.

4. Gently push both sides (G) of the wheel

cover and hold them in place with both
knees.

5. Gently tap around the circumference of

the wheel cover at the top (H), then push
the wheel cover into place.

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Towing

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If your vehicle needs to be tow-

If  you  need  to  tow  your  vehicle,  we  recom-
mend  that  you  contact  a  MITSUBISHI
MOTORS  Authorized  Service  Point  or  tow
truck company.

In  the  following  cases,  transport  the  vehicle
using a tow truck.

The engine runs but the vehicle does not
move or abnormal noise is produced.

Inspection of the vehicle’s underside re-
veals that oil or some other fluid is leak-
ing.

If a wheel gets stuck in a ditch, do not try to
tow the vehicle.
Please contact your MITSUBISHI MOTORS
Authorized  Service  Point  or  a  commercial
tow truck service for assistance.

Only when you cannot receive a towing serv-
ice from a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Author-
ized  Service  Point  or  commercial  tow  truck
service, tow your vehicle carefully in accord-
ance  with  the  instructions  given  in  “Emer-
gency towing” in this part.

The regulations concerning towing may dif-
fer from country to country. It is recommen-
ded that you obey the regulations of the area
where you are driving your vehicle.

Do not tow 4WD vehicles, or 2WD vehicles
with CVT, with this style.

Do not tow 4WD vehicles with this style.

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Towing the vehicle by a tow

truck

CAUTION

This vehicle must not be towed by a tow
truck using sling lift type equipment (Type
A) as illustrated. Using a sling lift will dam-
age the bumper and front end.

Do not tow 2WD vehicles with CVT with
the driving wheels on the ground (Type B)
as illustrated.
This could result in the driving system dam-
age.

Do not tow 4WD vehicles with the front or
rear wheels on the ground (Type B or Type
C) as illustrated. This could result in driving
system damage or the vehicle may jump at
the carriage.
If you tow 4WD vehicles, use Type D or E
equipment.

On 2WD vehicles, if the transmission is mal-
functioning or damaged, transport the vehi-
cle with the driving wheels on a carriage
(Type C, D or E) as illustrated.

The 4WD vehicles cannot be towed with on-
ly the front or rear tyres on the ground even
if they are in “2WD” drive mode.

CAUTION

[For 2WD vehicles equipped with the Active
Stability Control (ASC)]
If  the  vehicle  is  towed  with  the  ignition
switch in the “ON” position or the operation
mode in ON and only the front wheels or on-
ly  the  rear  wheels  raised  off  the  ground
(Type B or C), the ASC may operate, result-
ing in an accident.
When  towing  the  vehicle  with  the  rear
wheels raised, turn the ignition switch to the
“ACC” position or put the operation mode in
ACC.
When  towing  the  vehicle  with  the  front
wheels raised, keep the ignition switch or the
operation mode as follows.
[Except  vehicles  equipped  with  keyless  op-
eration system]
The  ignition  switch  is  in  the  “LOCK”  or
“ACC” position.
[Vehicles  equipped  with  keyless  operation
system]
The operation mode is in OFF or ACC.

Towing with rear wheels off the

ground (Type B)

Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position.

Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion or put the operation mode in ACC and
secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead
position with a rope or tie-down strap. Never
place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” po-
sition or put the operation mode in OFF when
towing.

Towing with front wheels off

the ground (Type C)

Release the parking brake.
Place the gearshift lever in the “N” (Neutral)
position (M/T) or the selector lever in the
“N” (Neutral) position (CVT).

Emergency towing

If towing service is not available in an emer-
gency, your vehicle may be temporarily tow-
ed by a rope secured to the towing hook.
If your vehicle is to be towed by another ve-
hicle or if your vehicle tows another vehicle,
pay careful attention to the following points:

If your vehicle is to be towed by

another vehicle

1. The front towing hook (A) is located as

shown in the illustration. Secure the tow
rope to the front towing hook.

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NOTE

Do not use the tie-down hooks (B) for tow-
ing.  These  hooks  are  provided  only  for  the
purpose of transporting the vehicle itself.
Using  any  part  other  than  the  designated
towing  hook  (A)  could  result  in  damage  to
the vehicle body.

Using a wire rope or metal chain can result
in damage to the vehicle body. It is best to
use a non-metallic rope. If you use a wire
rope or metal chain, wrap it with cloth at any
point where it touches the vehicle body.

Take care that the tow rope is kept as hori-
zontal as possible. An angled tow rope can
damage the vehicle body.

2. Keep the engine running.

If the engine is not running, perform the
following operation to unlock the steer-
ing wheel.
[Except vehicles equipped with keyless
operation system]

Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” or
“ON” position (M/T) or “ON” position
(A/T or CVT).
[For vehicles with the keyless operation
system]
Put the operation mode in ACC or ON
(M/T) or ON (A/T or CVT).

NOTE

For vehicles equipped with the Auto Stop &
Go (AS&G) system, press the “AS&G OFF”
switch to deactivate the AS&G system be-
fore stopping the vehicle.
Refer to “To deactivate” on page 6-22.

WARNING

When the engine is not running, the brake
booster and power steering system do not
operate. This means higher brake depres-
sion force and higher steering effort are
required. Therefore, vehicle operation is
more difficult than usual.

CAUTION

Do  not  leave  the  ignition  switch  in  the
“LOCK”  position  or  the  operation  mode  in
OFF.  The  steering  wheel  will  lock,  causing
loss of control.

3. Place the gearshift lever in the “N”

(Neutral) position (M/T), or the selector
lever in the “N” (Neutral) position (A/T
or CVT).

4. Turn on the hazard warning lamps if re-

quired by law. (Follow the local driving
laws and regulations.)

5. During towing make sure that close con-

tact is maintained between the drivers of
both vehicles, and that the vehicles trav-
el at low speed.

CAUTION

The person in the vehicle being towed must
pay attention to the brake lamps of the tow-
ing vehicle and make sure the rope never be-
comes slack.

Avoid  sudden  braking,  sudden  acceleration
and  sharp  turning;  such  operation  could
cause damage to the towing hooks or the tow
rope.
People  in  the  vicinity  could  be  injured  as  a
result.

When towing or being towed down a long
slope, the brakes may overheat reducing the
effectiveness. In this situation, have your ve-
hicle transported by a tow truck.

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CAUTION

When  the  vehicle  equipped  with  A/T  or
CVT is to be towed by another vehicle with
the all wheels on the ground, make sure that
the  towing  speed  and  distance  given  below
are  never  exceeded,  causing  damage  to  the
transmission.

Towing speed: 40 km/h (25 mph)
Towing distance: 40 km (25 miles)

For  the  towing  speed  and  the  towing  dis-
tance, follow the local driving laws and reg-
ulations.

If your vehicle tows another ve-

hicle

1. Take out the towing hook, wheel nut

wrench and jack bar.
Refer to “Tools, jack and tyre repair kit”
on page 8-06.

2. Cover the end of the jack bar (C) with

cloth and use it to remove the lid from
the rear bumper.

3. Use the wheel nut wrench (D) to firmly

attach the towing hook.

4. Always attach the tow rope to the towing

hook. Otherwise, the instructions are the
same as for “When being towed by an-
other vehicle”.

5. When finished towing, remove the tow-

ing hook, and stow it in the specified lo-
cation.
Refer to “Tools, jack and tyre repair kit”
on page 8-06.
When installing the bumper lid, align the
hook with the cut out area on the vehi-
cle, and firmly insert.

NOTE

Do not tow a vehicle heavier than your own
vehicle.

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Operation under adverse
driving conditions

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On a flooded road

Avoid  flooded  roads.  Water  could  enter
the  brake  discs,  resulting  in  temporarily
ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly
depress  the  brake  pedal  to  see  if  the
brakes  operate  properly.  If  they  do  not,
lightly  depress  the  pedal  several  times
while  driving  in  order  to  dry  the  brake
pads.

When driving in rain or on a road with
many puddles a layer of water may form
between the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance
on the road, resulting in loss of steering
stability and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following
items:

(a)

Drive your vehicle at slow
speed.

(b) Do not drive on worn tyres.
(c)

Always maintain the specified
tyre inflation pressures.

On a snow-covered or frozen

road

The  use  of  snow  tyres  or  tyre  chains  is
recommended  for  driving  on  snow  and
ice.
Refer  to  the  “Snow  tyres”  and  “Tyre
chains” sections.

Avoid high-speed driving, sudden accel-
eration, sudden braking, and sharp turns.

Depressing the brake pedal during travel
on  snowy  or  icy  roads  may  cause  tyre
slippage and skidding. Tyres may slip if
the  ability  of  the  tyres  to  grip  the  road
surface  lessens.  This  may  make  it  more
difficult to stop the vehicle with normal
braking operations. For vehicles with an
anti-lock brake system (ABS), firmly de-
press and hold down the brake pedal.

Keep a larger distance than normal be-
tween your vehicle and the vehicle in
front of you, and avoid sudden braking.

Accumulation of ice on the braking sys-
tem can cause the wheels to lock. Pull
away from a standstill slowly after con-
firming safety around the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not press the accelerator pedal rapidly. If
the wheels break free of the ice, the vehicle
could suddenly start moving and possibly
cause an accident.

On a bumpy or rutted road

Drive as slow as possible when driving
on bumpy or rutted roads.

CAUTION

The impact on tyres and/or wheels when
driving on a bumpy or rutted road can dam-
age the tyre and/or wheel.

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In  order  to  maintain  the  value  of  your  vehi-
cle, it is necessary to perform regular mainte-
nance using the proper procedures.
Always maintain your vehicle in compliance
with  environmental  pollution  control  regula-
tions.
Carefully select the materials used for wash-
ing,  etc.,  to  be  sure  that  they  do  not  contain
corrosives.
If  in  doubt,  we  recommend  you  to  consult  a
specialist for selection of these materials.

CAUTION

Cleaning products can be dangerous. Always
follow the instructions of the cleaning prod-
uct supplier.

To avoid damage, never use the following to
clean your vehicle:

•

Petrol

•

Paint Thinner

•

Benzine

•

Kerosene

•

Turpentine

•

Naphtha

•

Lacquer Thinner

•

Carbon Tetrachloride

•

Nail Polish Remover

•

Acetone

Cleaning the interior of your
vehicle

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After cleaning the interior of your vehicle
with water, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry
in a shady, well-ventilated area.

CAUTION

Do  not  use  organic  substances  (solvents,
benzine,  kerosene,  alcohol,  petrol,  etc.)  or
alkaline or acidic solutions.
These  chemicals  can  cause  discolouring,
staining or cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make
sure their ingredients do not include the sub-
stances mentioned above.

Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric

and flocked parts

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1. Gently wipe off with a sponge, gauze or

other soft cloth soaked with a 3% aque-
ous solution of neutral detergent.

2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out

well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.

NOTE

Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing silicons or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instru-
ment panels or other parts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windscreen and obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-
ure of these accessories.

Upholstery

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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-

cle,  handle  the  upholstery  carefully  and
keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean
the  seats.  If  stained,  vinyl  and  synthetic
leather should be cleaned with an appro-
priate  cleaner.  Cloth  fabrics  can  be
cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or
a  3%  aqueous  solution  of  neutral  deter-
gent in lukewarm water.

2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum

cleaner and remove any stains with car-
pet cleaner. Oil and grease can be re-
moved by lightly dabbing with a clean
colourfast cloth and stain remover.

Genuine leather*

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1. Gently wipe off with gauze or other soft

cloth soaked with a 5 % aqueous solu-
tion of neutral detergent.

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2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out

well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.

3. Apply leather protecting agent to the

genuine leather surface.

NOTE

If  genuine  leather  is  wet  with  water  or  is
washed  in  water,  wipe  off  water  as  quickly
as  possible  with  a  dry,  soft  cloth.  If  left
damp, mildew may grow.

The genuine leather surface may be dam-
aged if a nylon brush or synthetic fibre is
rubbed hard against it.

Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline solvents
may discolour the genuine leather surface.
Be sure to use neutral detergents.

Remove dirty patches or oil substances
quickly as they can stain genuine leather.

The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to direct sun for long
hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it
in the shade as much as possible.

When the temperature of the vehicle interior
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and
stick to the seat.

Cleaning the exterior of
your vehicle

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If the following is left on your vehicle, it may
cause corrosion, discolouration and stains,
wash the vehicle as soon as possible.

Seawater, road deicing products.

Soot and dust, iron powder from facto-
ries, chemical substance (acids, alkalis,
coal-tar, etc.).

Droppings from birds, carcasses of in-
sects, tree sap, etc.

Washing

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Chemicals  contained  in  the  dirt  and  dust
picked up from the road surface can damage
the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left
in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way
to  protect  your  vehicle  from  this  damage.
This  will  also  be  effective  in  protecting  it
from  environmental  elements  such  as  rain,
snow, salt air, etc.
Do  not  wash  the  vehicle  in  direct  sunlight.
Park  the  vehicle  in  the  shade  and  spray  it
with  water  to  remove  dust.  Next,  using  an
ample amount of clean water and a car wash-
ing  brush  or  sponge,  wash  the  vehicle  from
top to bottom.

Use  a  mild  car  washing  soap  if  necessary.
Rinse  thoroughly  and  wipe  dry  with  a  soft
cloth.  After  washing  the  vehicle,  carefully
clean the joints and flanges of the doors, bon-
net and other sections where dirt is likely to
remain.

CAUTION

When washing the under side of your vehi-
cle or wheel, be careful not to injure your
hands.

If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place
the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position
to deactivate the rain sensor before washing
the vehicle. Otherwise, the wipers will oper-
ate in the presence of water spray on the
windscreen and may get damaged as a result.

Refrain from excessively using a car wash as
its brushes may scratch the paint surface,
causing it to lose its gloss. Scratches will be
especially visible on darker coloured vehi-
cles.

Never spray or splash water on the electrical
components in the engine compartment. Do-
ing so could have an adverse effect on the
engine startability.
Exercise caution also when washing the un-
derbody; be careful not to spray water into
the engine compartment.

Some types of hot water washing equipment
apply high pressure and heat to the vehicle.
They may cause heat distortion and damage
to the vehicle resin parts and may result in
flooding of the vehicle interior.

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