Suzuki Wagon R Owner's Manual page 104

BODY WORK CARE
Cleaning the Exterior
w w w w w CAUTION
It is important that your vehicle be
kept clean and free from dirt. Failure
to keep your vehicle clean may result
in fading of the paint or corrosion to
various parts of the vehicle body.
Washing
w w w w w WARNING
• Never attempt to wash and wax
your vehicle with the engine
running.
• When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, you should
wear gloves and a longsleeved shirt
to protect your hands and arms
from being cut.
• After washing your vehicle, carefully
test the brakes before driving to
make sure they have maintained
their normal effectiveness.
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When washing the vehicle, follow the
instructions below:
1) Flush the underside of body and wheel
housings with pressurized water to
remove mud and debris. Use plenty of
water.
w w w w w CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, avoid
directing steam or hot water of more
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than 80 C (176 F) on plastic parts.
2) Remove dirt and mud from the body
exterior with running water. You may use
a soft sponge or brush. Do not use hard
materials which can scratch the paint.
3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild
detergent or car wash soap using a
sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or
cloth should be frequently soaked in the
soap solution.
w w w w w CAUTION
When using a commercial car wash
product, observe the
specified by the manufacturer. Never
use strong household detergents or
soaps.
4) Once the dirt has been completely
removed, rinse off the detergent with
running water.
5) After rinsing, wipe off the vehicle body
with a wet chamois or cloth and allow
it to dry in the shade.
6) Check carefully for damage to painted
surfaces. If there is any damage,
"Touchup" the damage following the
procedure below:
a) Clean all damaged spots and allow
them to dry.
b) Stir the paint and "touchup" the
damaged spots lightly using a small
brush.
c) Allow the paint to dry completely.
Waxing
After washing the vehicle, waxing and
polishing are recommended to further
protect and beautify the paint.
• Only use waxes and polishes of good
quality.
• When using waxes and polishes,
observe the precautions specified by the
manufacturers.
cautions
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