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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
cloth in one direction. After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply a
coat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
Damaged paint
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat
should be touched up as soon as possible with
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tires
carefully for damage to the paint caused by
flying stones, etc. The paint code number for
your vehicle can be found on the vehicle
information code plate in the engine compart-
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ment.
Cleaning plastic parts
Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.
If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or black
rough surface of the bumper, molding or
lights, the surface may appear white in color.
In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm water
and a soft cloth or chamois.
CAUTION
Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough
scrubber as these may damage the plastic
surface.
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Vehicle care and maintenance
CAUTION
Do not use wax containing compounds (pol-
ishing powder) which may damage the plas-
tic surface.
Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with
gasoline, oil, brake fluids, engine oils,
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greases, paint thinner, and sulfuric acid (bat-
tery electrolyte). These fluids, etc., may
crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.
If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe
them up with a soft cloth or chamois and a
mild solution of soap and water. Then rinse
them immediately with water.
Chrome parts
To prevent spots and corrosion of chrome
parts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, and
apply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the
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chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a
commercially available chrome polish.
Aluminum wheels
1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.
2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that can-
not be removed easily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the
wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois
leather or a soft cloth.
CAUTION
Do not use a brush or other hard implement
on the wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-
sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels to
peel or become discolored or stained.
Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.
Contact with seawater or road salt used for
de-icing can cause corrosion. Rinse off such
substances as soon as possible.
Window glass
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The window glass can usually be cleaned
using only a sponge and water. Glass cleaner
can be used to remove wax, oil, grease, dead
insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it
dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
Wiper blades
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove
grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiper
blades.
Replace the wiper blades when they no longer
clean the windshield properly.
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