Mitsubishi Outlander 2007 Owner's Manual page 458

CAUTION
!
● Using an automatic car wash, pay attention to the
following items, refering to the operation manual or
consulting a car wash operator. If the following pro-
cedure is not followed, it could result in damage to
your vehicle.
• The outside mirrors are retracted.
• The antenna is removed.
• The wiper arms are secured in place with tape.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a rear spoiler or
roof rails, consult a car wash operator before using
the car washer.
During cold weather
The salt and other chemicals spread on the roads in some areas
in winter can have a harmful effect on the vehicle body. You
should therefore wash the vehicle as often as possible in
accordance with our care-instructions. It is recommended to
have a preservative applied and the underfloor protection
checked before and after the cold weather season.
After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the
rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez-
ing.
NOTE
● To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the doors,
bonnet, etc., they should be treated with silicone spray.
Waxing
Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the adherence of dust and
road chemicals to the paintwork. Apply a wax solution after
washing the vehicle, or at least once every three months to
assist displacing of water.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight. You should wax
after the surfaces have cooled.
CAUTION
!
● Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should
not be used. Such waxes remove rust and stain effec-
tively from the paintwork but they are harmful to
the lustre of the painted surface.
Further, they are harmful to glossy surfaces such as
grille, garnish, mouldings, etc.
● Do not use petrol or paint thinners to remove road
tar or other contamination to the painted surface.
● Do not apply wax to sections that have a black mat
paint coating, as doing so could cause uneven discol-
ouration, spots or stains.If wax gets on such areas,
wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft cloth.
● On vehicles with the sunroof, be careful when wax-
ing the area around the sunroof opening, not to put
any wax on the weatherstrip (black rubber). If
stained with wax, the weatherstrip cannot maintain
a weatherproof seal with the sunroof.
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