Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle - Mitsubishi Mirage 2017 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the inside of your vehicle

CAUTION
 Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some
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
• Kerosene
• Naphtha
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• 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.
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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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NOTE
 Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing silicones or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instru-
ment panels or other parts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windshield and obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-
ure of these accessories.
Upholstery
1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-
cle, maintain the upholstery carefully and
keep the interior clean.
Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean
the seats. If stained, vinyl and synthetic
leather should be cleaned with an appro-
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priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be
cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or a
3% solution of gentle soap in lukewarm
water.
2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum
cleaner and remove any stains with carpet
cleaner. Oil and grease can be removed by
lightly dabbing with a clean white cloth
and spot remover.
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