4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
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To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
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Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
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If the paint is chipped or scratched, 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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Cleaning the exterior lights
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Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
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Do not apply wax on the surface of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
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When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Turn off the wiper switch.
If the wiper switch is in "AUTO", the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.
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