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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime con-
dition:
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Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
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Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
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For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
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Wipe away any water.
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Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is
cool.
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Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
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The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years after the coating has been performed.
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The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside
temperature. The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is
warmed by applying warm water.
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Deep scratches caused by keys or coins cannot be restored.
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Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
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Automatic car washes
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Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
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Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm
your vehicle's paint.
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Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
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High pressure car washes
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Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the
windows.
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Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
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