Exterior Care - Honda Pilot 2022 Manual

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Exterior Care

Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
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Washing the Vehicle
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
• If driving on roads with road salt.
• If driving in coastal areas.
• If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
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Using an Automated Car Wash
• Fold in the door mirrors.
• For models equipped with automatic intermittent wipers, turn the wipers off.
• Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
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Using High Pressure Cleaners
• Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
• Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
• Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
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1Washing the Vehicle
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Air Intake Vents
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It can cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a conveyor, make sure the
transmission in position.
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position [car wash mode] P. 466
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