Cleaning Detergents; Preventing Damage To Leather Surfaces; Water On The Floor - Subaru 2014 BRZ Owner's Manual

4-1. Maintenance and care
CAUTION

Cleaning detergents

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Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or
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alkaline solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor
the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other
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interior part’' s painted surface may be damaged.
Do not use a chemical agent containing silicone (highly-polymerized sili-
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con compound) when cleaning any of the electrical appliances such as the
air conditioning, all switches and their surrounding areas.
If silicon (highly-polymerized silicon compound) contacts these compo-
nents, it may cause the electrical appliances to malfunction.

Preventing damage to leather surfaces

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Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces.
Remove any dust, dirt, sand, oil spots etc. on leather surfaces immedi-
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ately.
Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
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Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the uphol-
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stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.

Water on the floor

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Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and
may also cause the body to rust.
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