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8-1. Exterior maintenance and care
8-1.Exterior maintenance and care
Washing the vehicle
WARNING
Do not apply water to the inside of the
motor compartment.
Doing so may cause the electrical com-
ponents, etc. to catch fire.
NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and
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corrosion of the body and compo-
nents (wheels, etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the
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following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the
paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated
with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled
with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzine or gasoline
are spilled on the paint surface
If the paint is chipped or scratched,
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have it repaired immediately.
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To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels.
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To prevent damage to the windshield
wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from
the windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the pas-
senger side. When returning the wipers
to their original position, do so from the
passenger side first.
Perform cleaning in a manner appro-
priate to each component and its
material.
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.
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Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused by a car wash, etc.
The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
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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 waxes that contain abrasives.
When using a car wash
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If the door handle becomes wet while the
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