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remembering that it may not be as thor-
ough as when you yourself go over the car
with sponge and water. Keeping the un-
derbody clean is most important, espe-
cially in the winter. Some automatic
washers do not have facilities for washing
the underbody.
CAUTION
• Before driving into an automatic car
wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to
avoid damaging the windshield wipers.
• Make sure that side view mirrors, auxilia-
ry lamps, etc, are secure, and that any an-
tenna(s) are retracted or removed.
Otherwise there is risk of the machine dis-
lodging them.
• Chromed wheels: Clean chrome-plated
wheels using the same detergents used for
the body of the vehicle. Aggressive wheel-
cleaning agents can permanently stain
chrome-plated wheels.
WARNING
• When the vehicle is driven immediately
after being washed, apply the brakes sever-
al times in order to remove any moisture
from the brake linings.
• Engine cleaning agents should not be
used when the engine is warm. This consti-
tutes a fire risk.
06 Maintenance and specifications
Exterior lighting
Condensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as
headlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is nor-
mal and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-
pate after the lights have been on for a short
time.
Vehicle care
Polishing and waxing
• Normally, polishing is not required during
the first year after delivery, however, wax-
ing may be beneficial.
• Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can
be removed with kerosene or tar remover.
Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing
compound.
• After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
• Several commercially available products
contain both polish and wax.
• Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-
ishing a dull surface.
• A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are
easy to use and produce a long-lasting,
high-gloss finish that protects the body-
work against oxidation, road dirt and fad-
ing.
• Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113° F (45° C).
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