Synthetic Leather Upholstery; Cleaning Aluminum Wheels; Cleaning Fog Light Lens - Subaru 1998 Forester Owner's Manual

J Synthetic leather upholstery
The synthetic leather material used on the SUBARU may be cleaned us-
ing mild soap or detergent and water, after first vacuuming or brushing
away loose dirt. Allow the soap to soak in for a few minutes and wipe off
with a clean, damp cloth. Commercial foam-type cleaners suitable for
synthetic leather materials may be used when necessary.
NOTE
Strong cleaning agents such as solvents, paint thinners, window cleaner
or gasoline must never be used on leather or synthetic interior materials.

Cleaning aluminum wheels

D Promptly wipe the aluminum wheels clean of any kind of grime or
agent. If dirt is left on too long, it may be difficult to clean off.
D Do not use soap containing grit to clean the wheels. Be sure to use a
neutral cleaning agent, and later rinse thoroughly with water. Do not
clean the wheels with a stiff brush or expose them to a high-speed wash-
ing device.
D Clean the vehicle (including the aluminum wheels) with water as soon
as possible when it has been splashed with sea water, exposed to sea
breezes, or driven on roads treated with salt or other agents.

Cleaning fog light lens

If the fog light protector ought to be removed for cleaning the fog light
lens, follow then the instruction given in "Fog Light" section (Replacing
bulbs) under Chapter 10.
When cleaning the fog light lens, park the vehicle on a safe place, stop
the engine and confirm that the fog light lens is not hot before proceed-
ing with the work.
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