Mahindra THAR CRDe 2015 Owner's Manual page 95

MAINTENANCE
13.10.7 Windows and Wiper Blades
The front/rear windshield, side windows and the wiper blades should be cleaned
regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on the vehicle's glass or the
wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes, water repellent coatings, tree sap, or other organic
contamination; these contaminants may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the
blades, and streaking and smearing of the windshield.
To clean these items follow these tips;
• The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with a non-
abrasive cleaner such as Clear Spray Glass Cleaner, available at your Authorized
Mahindra Dealer.
• The wiper blades can be cleaned with alcohol or Premium Windshield Washer
Concentrate, available at your Authorized Mahindra Dealer. This washer fluid
contains a special solution in addition to alcohol which helps remove the hot wax
deposited on the wiper blade and windshield. Be sure to replace wiper blades
when they appear worn or do not function properly.
• Do not use abrasives, as they may cause scratches.
• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any glass parts.
If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the
wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion, clean the outer surface of the windshield
and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-
abrasive cleaning solution. After cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper blades with
clean water. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse the
windshield with water.
Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to remove decals, as it may cause
damage to the glass or rear windshield heater grid lines (if equipped).
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13.10.8 Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering
wheel or instrument panel.
Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with a clean and
damp white cotton cloth, then with a clean and dry white cotton cloth; you may also
use Dash and Vinyl Cleaner on the instrument panel and interior trim areas.
• Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portion of the
instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from
undesirable windshield reflection
• Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the finish of the
instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens
If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on the
interior trim surfaces, clean as follows;
• Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth
• Apply Vinyl Cleaner to the wiped area and spread around evenly
• Apply cleaner to a clean white cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled
area and allow this to set in at room temperature for 30 minutes
• Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this cloth to clean the
area with a rubbing motion for 60 seconds
• Following this, wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth
13.10.9 Interior Maintenance
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats:
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner
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