Vehicle Care - TATA Motors Sumo Gold CR-4 Owner's Manual & Service Book

CARE & CLEANING OF VEHICLE
Care and cleaning of the
When cleaning the interior / exterior of the vehicle,
NEVER USE volatile solvents such as thinner, petrol or
any other cleaning materials such as bleaches or strong
household detergents. These materials may be
poisonous or flammable and their improper use may
cause personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
Cleaning of vehicle interior
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Floor mat
Dirt can be removed from the mat with water and mild
soap. Use a brush to help loosen dirt. After dirt is
loosened, wash the mat thoroughly with water and dry
it in the shade.
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Seat belt
Clean the seat belts with a mild soap and water only.
No bleach or dye should be used as this may weaken
the belt fabric. The belts should be allowed to dry in the
shade.
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Upholstery
Prepare a solution of soap or neutral detergent mixed
with warm water. Apply solution with a sponge or soft
cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to loosen dirt.
Wipe the surface with a clean, damp cloth to remove
vehicleCAUTION dirt and soap solution. If some dirt still remains on the
surface, repeat the procedure
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Carpets
Remove dirt as much as possible by using a vacuum
cleaner. Rub the stained area with clean cloth made
damp with soap to absorb the stain and remove the
soap. Repeat until the stain is removed.
You can use commercially available carpet cleaner. In
this case, carefully follow the manufacturer's
instructions and precautions.
Cleaning exterior of the vehicle
Dirt or any other foreign material on the painted surface
may result in :
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Faded paint.
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Rust on body due to deteriorated paint film.
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Rust due to scratches
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Body rust due to contact with damp dirt trapped in the
body.
Therefore it is important that your vehicle is always kept
clean and free from dirt in order to maintain the paint in a
good condition and to protect the entire body against
corrosion.
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