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Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.
Protecting the vehicle inte-
rior
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-
faces with a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water.
If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it
off with a soft cloth dampened
with neutral detergent diluted to
approximately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent
and water.
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Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foam-
ing-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub
in overlapping circles. Do not use water.
Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry.
Excellent results are obtained by keep-
ing the carpet as dry as possible.
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Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm
water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for exces-
sive wear, fraying or cuts.
6-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■
Water in the vehicle
●
Do not splash or spill liquid in the
vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical com-
ponents, etc. to malfunction or
catch fire.
●
Do not get any of the SRS compo-
nents or wiring in the vehicle interior
wet.
(P.29)
An electrical malfunction may
cause the airbags to deploy or not
function properly, resulting in death
or serious injury.
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Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use 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
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Cleaning detergents
●
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 polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel's or
other interior part's painted surface
may be damaged.
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