PERODUA VIVA L250 2007 Owner's Manual page 313

Exterior cleaning
Washing
1. Park the vehicle away from direct sun­
light and in a well-ventilated area.
Turn the engine off.
2. While evenly applying water, gently wash
the surface with a car washing brush.
Use car wash solution or neutral deter­
gent, if required.
3. Apply pressurized water to under-body.
4. Rinse the surface thoroughly so that no
solution will remain.
5. Wipe off water with a sponge or chamois.
6. Dry the brake system.
WARNING
Keep children away from washing
solution.
When washing the underbody and
suspensions of a vehicle, be sure
to wear a pair of rubber gloves and
a long-sleeved shirt. Be careful not
to get injured such as cuts.
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CAUTION
Be careful not to apply water to the
electrical systems in the engine com­
partment. This could cause short cir­
cuit.
Follow the instructions on washing
solution.
Gasoline or strong toxic solvents are
not recommended to protect paint
finish.
Do not apply hot water on the vehicle.
This could damage the paint finish.
Also, do not wipe off dirt or dust if the
body surface is dry.
Waxing
Wax your vehicle on a regular basis to pre­
serve the paint finish.
Wash and dry the vehicle before waxing.
If the paint finish is hot, move the vehicle into
shade and allow the surface to cool before
waxing.
CAUTION
To protect paint finish;
Do not rub the surface hard or rub with
hard cloth.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive
cleanser.
Follow the instructions of the wax
manufacturer.