Exterior Care - Subaru 2002 Legacy Owner's Manual

Exterior care

J Washing
CAUTION
D When washing the vehicle, the brakes may get wet. As a result,
the brake stopping distance will be longer. To dry the brakes,
drive the vehicle at a safe speed while lightly pressing the brake
pedal to heat up the brakes.
D Do not wash the engine compartment and areas adjacent to it.
If water enters the engine air intake, electrical parts or the power
steering fluid reservoir, it will cause engine trouble or faulty
power steering respectively.
The best way to preserve your vehicle's beauty is frequent washing.
Wash the vehicle at least once a month to avoid contamination by road
grime.
Wash dirt off with a wet sponge and plenty of lukewarm or cold water. Do
not wash the vehicle with hot water and in direct sunlight.
Salt, chemicals, insects, tar, soot and bird droppings should be washed
off by using a light detergent, as required. If you use a light detergent,
make certain that it is a neutral detergent. Do not use strong soap or
chemical detergents. All cleaning agents should be promptly flushed
from the surface and not allowed to dry there. Rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with plenty of lukewarm water. Wipe the remaining water off with a
chamois or soft cloth.
NOTE
When having your vehicle washed in an automatic car wash, make
sure beforehand that the car wash is of suitable type. If the vehicle
is equipped with a rear/roof spoiler, it may be damaged by car wash
brushes or other equipment.
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