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6-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Cleaning instructions
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof 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 coat-
ing 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 from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
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The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature. The restoration time may
become shorter when the coating is
warmed by applying warm water.
Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
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etc. 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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Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if
equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
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.
High pressure car washes
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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.
Note for a smart entry & start system
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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 follow-
ing correction procedures to wash the
vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 2 m
(6.0 ft.) or more away from the vehicle.
(Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart entry & start
system. (P.128)
Aluminum wheels
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Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
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Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
To protect the paint from damage, make
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sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• 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 park-
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