Suzuki ACROSS 2020 Series Owner's Manual page 439

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7-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
Water in the vehicle
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● Do not splash or spill liquid in the
vehicle, such as on the floor, on the
rear seats, in the DC/DC Converter
air intake vent, junction box or in
the luggage compartment. (P.92)
Doing so may cause the DC/DC
Converter, electrical components,
etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
Do not get any of the SRS compo-
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nents or wiring in the vehicle interior
wet. (P.38)
An electrical malfunction may
cause the airbags to deploy or not
function properly, resulting in death
or serious injury.
Cleaning the interior (especially
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instrument panel)
Do not use a polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel may
reflect off the windshield, obstructing
the driver's view and leading to an
accident, resulting in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
Cleaning detergents
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● Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-
stances such as benzene or gaso-
line, alkaline or acidic solutions,
dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,
such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
Do not use a polish wax or polish
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cleaner. The instrument panel's or
other interior part's painted surface
may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather
surfaces
Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
Remove any dust or dirt from
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leather surfaces immediately.
Do not expose the vehicle to direct
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sunlight for extended periods of
time. Park the vehicle in the shade,
especially during summer.
Do not place items made of vinyl,
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plastic, or containing wax on the
upholstery, as they may stick to the
leather surface if the vehicle interior
heats up significantly.
Water on the floor
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Do not wash the vehicle floor with
water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio
system may be damaged if water
comes into contact with electrical
components such as the audio sys-
tem above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the
body to rust.
When cleaning the inside of the
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windshield (vehicles with Safety
Sense)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact
the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P.306)
Cleaning the inside of the rear
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window
● Do not use a glass cleaner to clean
the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defog-
ger heater wires. Use a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water to gently
wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires.
Be careful not to scratch or damage
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the heater wires.