Vehicle Care; Cleaning The Exterior - Ford Ka Owner's Handbook Manual

CLEANING THE
EXTERIOR
WARNINGS
In installations operating with
high water pressure, water
might be forced into the vehicle s
interior or parts may get damaged.
Unscrew and remove the radio
aerial before entering an
automatic car wash. Switch off the
heater blower to prevent
contamination of the fresh air filter.
The best procedure is brushless
washing in a good car wash
installation.
If a waxing cycle is selected, please
ensure that the wax is removed from
the windscreen afterwards.
Cleaning the headlamps
To avoid damaging the clear plastic
headlamp lens do not use aggressive
abrasives or chemical solvents. Do
not wipe the headlamps when they
are dry or use sharp objects to clean
the lenses.
Cleaning the rear window
To avoid damaging the heating
elements when cleaning the inside
of the rear window use only a soft
cloth or a damp chamois leather. Do
not use solvent or sharp objects to
clean the glass.

Vehicle care

Cleaning the folding roof
To avoid damaging the folding roof,
use a mild detergent with a clean
sponge, soft cloth or soft brush.
Rinse off traces of detergent carefully
before it dries.
A power washer or hose should be
aimed downwards on the roof. Do
not aim at the edge of the roof as this
could create leaks.
Body paintwork
preservation
come into contact with the plastic
surfaces as it may prove difficult to
remove. Do not polish the vehicle in
strong sunshine.
Wax the body paintwork of your
vehicle once or twice a year. This will
help retain the glossy paintwork finish
and water droplets will run off more
easily.
Do not apply polish to windscreen or
rear window, as this may result in
poor or noisy wiper action.
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WARNING
When polishing your vehicle
ensure that polish does not