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ADVICE
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If an automatic car or truck-wash is used with vehicles having dark or metallic
coating, the painted surfaces can be damaged by the brushes, lose their luster
or be very noticeably scratched.
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Do not direct a large amount of water at the air inlet openings.
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Do not apply water to the engine compartment or at electrical components.
Failure to observe this precaution can lead to a poorly starting and operating
engine and problems in the electrical system.
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Ensure that mirrors and the antenna are retracted before washing the vehicle.
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If an automatic car or truck-wash must be used, avoid a high-temperature, high-
pressure type machine. Failure to observe this precaution can lead to heat
deformation and breakage of plastic components, or to water leaks into the cab.
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When using an automatic car or truck-wash, ensure that a distance of at least 0.4
m (15.75 inches) is maintained between the nozzle and the vehicle, and when
washing door windows, that the spray is perpendicular to the surface of the
glass.
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Ensure that all detergent is fully washed and wiped away. Particularly in the
case of strong alkaline detergents (typically those for industrial uses), there is a
danger that hairline cracks can develop in lighting-cluster lenses if the vehicle is
operated without detergent being fully wiped away. Always read the detergent
manufacturer's instructions carefully before use.
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Airborne dirt that adheres to plastic front bumpers as a result of rain, for
example, can be difficult to remove.
In such a case, use a commercially-available cleaner to clean away the dirt, and
then apply a wax for use with plastic components.
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