Appearance Care; Interior Trim; Exterior Care; Washing - Honda 1990 Civic Sedan Owner's Manual

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Interior Trim

Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Wipe the vinyl with a clean, damp cloth or sponge. Stains can be
removed with a commercially available vinyl cleaner.
CAUTION:
Do not use thinner, gasoline, kerosene, naphtha or other solvents
on the interior. They are toxic, flammable and hazardous and could
damage the material you're cleaning.
Windows
A 10 to 1 mix of water and white vinegar, or a commercially
available glass cleaner may be used to clean windows and to remove
the dust film sometimes caused by the ingredients used in interior
vinyls and plastics.
NOTE:
Do not put this solution in the windshield washer reservoir, it will
damage the windshield washer pump.
Be careful not to scratch or damage the defogger wires when
cleaning the inside of the rear window; wipe the window
horizontally along the wires, not up and down. Dry the windows
with a lint-free cloth or paper towel. Keep all the windows clean for
maximum visibility.

Exterior Care

Washing

Rinse all loose dirt off the car by spraying it with lukewarm or cold
water. Do not use hot water.
Wash using a soft bristle brush, sponge, or cloth with water
containing a mild detergent, such as a liquid dishwashing detergent.
Remove oil, tar, tree sap, etc., with tar remover or turpentine.
Remove road salt, insects, etc., with mild detergent and lukewarm
water. Any of these substances may damage the finish if left on
painted surfaces.
Rinse the car well. Promptly wipe with a chamois or soft towel to
prevent water-spotting. Do not let water or soap air-dry on painted
surfaces.
During wiping, inspect the surface for stone chips and scratches;
paint them with touch-up paint so they won't rust (touch-up paint
is available through your Honda dealer).
For further instructions on corrosion protection, refer to the Rust
Prevention section on following page.

Appearance Care

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