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

NOTE
 If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat
upholstery, draw a suitable defuzzing brush
over the surface in one direction.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a
soft cloth soaked in a 5% solution of gen-
tle soap and water.
2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,
wring it out well, and wipe off all the
soap.
3. To preserve and protect, use a leather pro-
tecting agent on the genuine leather sur-
face.
NOTE
 If genuine leather is wet with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildew
may grow.
 The genuine leather surface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiber
brush.
 Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol, gasoline, or acid or alkaline solvents
can discolor the genuine leather surface and
should not be used.
 Genuine leather can mildew if not kept
clean. Clean up any oil stains immediately.
NOTE
 The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlight
for long hours. When your vehicle is parked,
place it in the shade as much as possible.
 When the temperature of the vehicle interior
rises in summer, vinyl products left on the
genuine leather seat may deteriorate and
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stick to the seat.
Cleaning the outside of your
vehicle
To protect your vehicle's finish, wash it often
and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your
vehicle using a nonabrasive automobile wax.
Foreign material
Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings,
tree sap, insect remains, sea water and other
foreign matters can damage the finish on your
vehicle.
Generally, the longer any foreign material
stays on the finish, the worse the damage.
Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when-
ever the finish gets soiled.

Cleaning the outside of your vehicle

Washing
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust
picked up from air, rain, snow, or road sur-
faces can damage the paint and body of your
vehicle if left on.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it with
water to remove dust. Next, using plenty of
clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge,
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.
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Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a cham-
ois or soft cloth. After washing the vehicle,
carefully clean the joints and flanges of the
doors, hood, etc., where dirt is likely to
remain.
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CAUTION
 When washing the underside of your vehicle
or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro-
tect your hands.
 Never spray or splash water on the electrical
parts in the engine compartment. This may
damage them. Be careful also when washing
the underbody to ensure that water does not
enter the engine compartment.
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