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450 6-1. Maintenance and care 6-1.Maintenance and care Working from top to bottom, Wash the vehicle body using For hard-to-remove marks, Wipe away any water. Wax the vehicle when the If water does not bead on a clean ■ Automatic car washes ● Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the ● Turn off the power back door (if equipped). ● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint. ● Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle. ■ High pressure car washes As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continuously. ■ When using a car wash If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction pro- cedures to wash the vehicle: ● Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.) ● Set the electronic key to battery- saving mode to disable the Smart key system. ( ■ Wheels and wheel ornaments ● Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. ● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use. ● To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the follow- ing precautions. • Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent • Do not use hard brushes • Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or parking in hot weather ■ Brake pads and calipers Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive slowly and apply the Cleaning and protect- ing the vehicle exte- rior Perform cleaning in a man- Cleaning instructions |