Suzuki SWIFT Owner's Manual page 176

Vehicle Cleaning: 5
BODY WORK CARE
Carpets
Remove dirt and soil as much as possible
with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap
solution, rub stained areas with a clean
damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the
areas again with a cloth dampened with
water. Repeat this until the stain is
removed, or use a commercial carpet
cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a car-
pet cleaner, carefully follow the manufac-
turer's instructions and precautions.
Cleaning the Exterior
CAUTION
It is important that your vehicle be
kept clean and free from dirt. Failure
to keep your vehicle clean may result
in fading of the paint or corrosion to
various parts of the vehicle body.
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Washing
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WARNING
• Never attempt to wash and wax
your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
• When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, you should
wear gloves and a long sleeved
shirt to protect your hands and
arms from being cut.
• After washing your vehicle, care-
fully test the brakes before driving
to make sure they have maintained
their normal effectiveness.
When washing the vehicle, park it where
direct sunlight does not fall on it and follow
the instructions below:
1) Flush the underside of body and wheel
housings with pressurized water to
remove mud and debris. Use plenty of
water.
CAUTION
• When washing the vehicle, avoid
directing steam or hot water of
more than 80°C (176°F) on plastic
parts.
• To avoid damaging engine compo-
nents, do not use pressurized
water in the engine compartment.
2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt.
Remove dirt and mud from the body
exterior with running water. You may
use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use
hard materials which can scratch the
paint or plastic. Remember that the
headlight covers or lenses are made of
plastic in many cases.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the paint or plas-
tic surface, do not wipe the dirt off
without ample water. Be sure to fol-
low above procedure.
3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild
detergent or car wash soap using a
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