Vehicle Care Precautions; Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle - Mitsubishi 2016 Outlander Manual

Vehicle care precautions

High-mounted stop light
NOTE
 The high-mounted stop light uses an LED
instead of the bulb. Check with an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility
of your choice when the light needs to be
repaired or replaced.
Vehicle care precautions
In order to maintain the value of your vehicle,
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perform regular maintenance using the proper
materials and procedures. Be sure to use only
those materials and procedures that meet your
local environmental pollution control regula-
tions. Choose the materials you will use care-
fully, to be sure that they do not contain
corrosives. If you are not sure, contact an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer for help
in choosing these materials.
9-38 Vehicle care and maintenance
CAUTION
 Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some
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are poisonous and others are highly flamma-
ble. Some are dangerous if you breathe their
fumes in a closed space. When you use any-
thing in a container to clean your vehicle, be
sure to follow the instructions. Always open
your vehicle doors or windows when you're
cleaning the inside. Never use the following
chemicals to clean your vehicle:
• Gasoline
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Benzine
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• Kerosene
• Naphtha
• Acetone
• Turpentine
• Paint Thinner
• Lacquer Thinner
• Nail Polish Remover
These can all be dangerous, and they all can
damage your vehicle.
Cleaning the inside of your
vehicle
After washing the inside of your vehicle with
any cleaner, wipe it dry in a shady, well venti-
lated area.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
CAUTION
 Do not use organic substances (solvents,
benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discoloring,
staining or cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make
sure their ingredients do not include the sub-
stances mentioned above.
NOTE
 Always read the instructions on the cleaner
label.
Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and
flocked parts
1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth
soaked in a 3% solution of gentle soap
and water.
2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,
wring it out well, and wipe off all the
soap.
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