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Automatic car washes
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Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
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Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle's paint.
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Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
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High pressure car washes
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Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
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Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
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Note for a smart key system (if equipped)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
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Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
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Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
tem. (→P. 120)
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Aluminum wheels
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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
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Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
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Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
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Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
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