Vehicle Care; Cleaning The Vehicle; Vehicle Protection - Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020 Original Instructions Manual

VEHICLE CARE

Cleaning the Vehicle

Do not use high-pressure washers
(like the ones found in car washes) as
they may damage certain parts of the
vehicle.
NOTICE Chrome wheels should be
washed with water and mild soap. Do
not polish, use acid based or abrasive
chrome cleaner on the chrome wheels.
NOTICE Do not clean the windshield
with alkaline or acid cleaner, gasoline
or solvent to avoid windshield damage.
NOTICE For Matte finishes , do
not use wax, detail spray, or other
products used on regular paint. Do not
wash with abrasive materials. Do not
use mechanical cleaners or polishers,
and do not rub the surfaces vigorously.
To clean the vehicle:
1. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with
water to remove loose dirt.
2. Using a soft, clean cloth, wash the
vehicle with water mixed with a
mild detergent, such as soap spe-
cially formulated for motorcycles
or automobiles.
Note: Using warm water works well
to remove bugs in the windshield and
front panels.
3. While washing the vehicle, check
for grease or oil. You can use ser-
vice product or a mild automotive
degreaser. Thoroughly follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
Service product
XPS Roadster wash
4. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or
a soft towel.
Vehicles with Matte Finishes
NOTICE Do not use wax, detail
spray, or other products used on
regular paint.
abrasive materials.
mechanical cleaners or polishers, and
do not rub the surfaces vigorously.
Hand-wash with a soft wash mitt and
a mild cleaning product safe for matte
paint. To remove foreign substances
such as insects, use a soft applicator
and a mild solvent. Saturate and soak
area before cleaning. Rub lightly.
This paint finish may require more fre-
quent cleaning.

Vehicle Protection

Apply non-abrasive wax to plastic
parts.
NOTICE Do not wax or polish matte
surfaces.
Surface Product/Precaution
Apply only non-abrasive
Glossy
wax, safe for clear coat
finishes
Matte
finishes
NOTICE Do not polish windshield
with any plastic cleaner/polisher.
WARNING
Do not apply a vinyl or plastic pro-
tector on the seat as the surface
will become slippery and the oper-
ator or the passenger may slip off
the vehicle.
Do not wash with
Do not use
paints
Do not apply wax
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