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7-1. Service and maintenance
Cleaning and protecting vehicle exterior trim
Observing the following operations helps to protect the vehicle exterior trim and keep it in the best
condition:
Flush the body, wheel cap and bottom of the vehicle with large amount of water from top to bottom to
remove dirt and dust.
Scrub the body with sponge or soft cloth (such as suede cloth).
For traces that are difficult to remove, wash them with car washing agent and rinse them thoroughly with
water.
Wipe the water off completely.
When the waterproof coating is aged, the vehicle should be waxed.
Do not wax the body until the vehicle surface has no water drops and is cooled down.
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Automatic car washing
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Fold the exterior rearview mirror before washing the car. Start flushing from the front of the vehicle. Make
sure that the exterior mirrors are unfolded before driving. Brushes used for automatic washing may scratch the
surface of the vehicle and damage the paint.
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High pressure car wash
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Do not let the nozzle used for washing be too close to the window.
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Before washing the vehicle, check and confirm that the fuel filler flap of the vehicle has been properly
closed.
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Aluminum wheel
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After adhering dirt, it should be removed immediately with neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
detergents containing abrasives. Do not use highly corrosive or strong chemical detergents.
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Do not use detergent to clean the wheels when they are very hot (for example, after long distance driving in
hot weather).
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After washing the wheel with detergent, rinse it off immediately.
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Bumpers
Do not use detergents containing abrasives.
CAUTIONS
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When washing the car
Do not flush the engine compartment with water. Failure to do so may result in a short circuit of electrical
components, which may lead to a fire.
Notes on exhaust pipe
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The exhaust gases can make the exhaust pipes very hot.
When cleaning the vehicle, do not touch the exhaust pipe before it is sufficiently cooled. Otherwise, you may
get burned.
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