Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2007 Owner's Manual page 338

Vehicle care
● Dirty genuine leather seat may mildew. Be very careful
about oil stains and remove them quickly.
● The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is
exposed to direct rays of the sun for long hours. When
your vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as
possible.
● When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in sum-
mer, vinyl products left on the genuine leather seat may
deteriorate and stick to the seat.
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Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
If the following is left on your vehicle, it may cause corrosion,
discolouration and stains, wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
● Seawater, anti-freeze for road use.
● Soot and dust, iron powder from factories, chemical sub-
stance (acids, alkalis, coal-tar, etc.).
● Droppings from birds, carcasses of insects, tree sap, etc.
Washing
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from the
road surface can damage the paint coat and body of your vehi-
cle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your
vehicle from this damage. This will also be effective in protect-
ing it from environmental elements such as rain, snow, salt air,
etc.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in
the shade and spray it with water to remove dust. Next, using
an ample amount of clean water and a car washing brush or
sponge, wash the vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry with a soft cloth. After washing the vehicle, care-
fully clean the joints and flanges of the doors, bonnet, etc.,
where dirt is likely to remain.
CAUTION
!
● When washing the under side of your vehicle or
wheel, be careful not to injure your hands.
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