Caring For Your Vehicle - Honda VARIO 2023 Owner's Manual

Caring for Your Vehicle

Frequent cleaning and polishing is important to
ensure the life of your Honda. A clean vehicle
makes it easier to spot potential problems.
In particular, seawater and salts used to prevent
ice on roads promote the formation of corrosion.
Always wash your vehicle thoroughly after riding
on coastal or treated roads.
Washing
Allow the engine, muffler, brakes, and other
high-temperature parts to cool before washing.
1. Rinse your vehicle thoroughly using a low
pressure garden hose to remove loose dirt.
2. If necessary, use a sponge or a soft towel with
mild cleaner to remove road grime.
Clean the windscreen, headlight lens,
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panels, and other plastic components with
extra care to avoid scratching them.
Avoid directing water into the air cleaner,
muffler, and electrical parts.
3. Thoroughly rinse your vehicle with plenty of
clean water and dry with a soft, clean cloth.
4. After the vehicle dries, lubricate any moving
parts.
Make sure that no lubricant spills onto the
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brakes or tyres. Brake discs, pads, drum or
shoes contaminated with oil will suffer
greatly reduced braking effectiveness and
can lead to a crash.
5. Apply a coat of wax to prevent corrosion.
Avoid products that contain harsh
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detergents or chemical solvents. These can
damage the metal, paint, and plastic on
your vehicle.
Keep the wax clear of the tyres and brakes.
If your vehicle has any mat painted parts,
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do not apply a coat of wax to the mat
painted surface.
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