Exterior Care - Honda Pilot 2016 Owner's Manual

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Exterior Care

Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
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Washing the Vehicle
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
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Using an Automated Car Wash
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• Turn off the automatic intermittent wipers
Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
Automatic transmission models with electronic gear selector
If you use a conveyor type automatic car wash, keep the transmission in
2 If you want to keep the transmission in
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Using High Pressure Cleaners
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
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1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Air Intake Vents