Appearance Care - Honda BIG RED 2009 Owner's Manual

Frequent cleaning and polishing will keep your Honda looking newer
longer.
Frequent cleaning also identifies you as an owner who values his Honda
MUV. A clean Honda MUV is also easier to inspect and service.
General Recommendations
Refer to Safety Precautions on page 69.
• To clean your Honda MUV, you may use:
water
a mild, neutral detergent and water
a mild spray and wipe cleaner/polisher
a mild spray and rinse cleaner/degreaser and water
• Avoid products that contain harsh detergents or chemical solvents that
could damage the metal, paint, and plastic on your Honda MUV.
• If your Honda MUV is still warm from recent operation, give the
engine and exhaust system time to cool off.
• Park in a shady area. Washing your Honda MUV in bright sunlight
may cause the finish to fade because water droplets intensify the sun s
brightness.
• Spotting is also more likely because surface water can dry before you
have time to wipe it off.
• Clean your Honda MUV regularly to protect surface finishes.
• We recommend the use of a garden hose to wash your Honda MUV.
High pressure washers (like those at coin-operated car washers) can
damage certain parts of your Honda MUV.
High pressure water (or air) can damage certain parts of your Honda
MUV.
• After cleaning, inspect for damage, wear, and leaks (fuel, oil, coolant
and brake fluid).

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