BYD F3/F3R Owner's Manual page 178

1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Remove
any mud or road salt from the underside
of the vehicle or in the wheel wells.
2. Wash with a mild car-washing soap,
mixed according to the manufacturer's
instructions, use a
soft cotton mitt, and keep it wet by
dipping it frequently onto the wash water.
Do not rub hard. Let the soap and water
remove the dirt.
3. Rinse thoroughly. Dried soap can cause
streaks. You may need to rinse each
section right after you wash it in hot
weather.
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle
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using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hard. You might scratch the
paint.
Plastic wheel ornaments: the plastic wheel
ornaments are damaged easily by organic
substances. If any organic substances splash
an ornament, be
sure to wash it off with water and check if the
ornament is damaged.
CAUTION
Do not attach the heavily damaged
plastic wheel ornament. It may fly off
the wheel and cause accidents while
the vehicle is moving.
Aluminum wheels: use only a mild soap or
neutral detergent.
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Plastic bumpers: wash carefully. Do not
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
faces are soft.
Road tar: remove with turpentine or cleaners
that are marked safe for painted surfaces.
NOTICE
Do not use organic substances
(gasoline, kerosene, benzene, or
strong solvents) which may be toxic or
cause damage.
Automatic washing station
Your vehicle can be washed in
automatic washing station. But be attentive
that some type of brushes, unfiltered rinsing
water, or custom rinsing procedure would