Vehicle Care Precautions; Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle - Mitsubishi ECLIPSE 2011 User Manual

Vehicle care precautions

In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, perform regular
maintenance using the proper materials and procedures. Be
sure to use only those materials and procedures that meet your
local environmental pollution control regulations. Choose the
materials you will use carefully, to be sure that they do not con-
tain corrosives. If you are not sure, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer for help in choosing these materials.
CAUTION
!
Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some are poi-
sonous. Others are highly flammable. Some are dan-
gerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When you use anything in a container to clean your
vehicle, be sure to follow the instructions. Always
open your vehicle doors or windows when you're
cleaning the inside. Never use the following chemi-
cals to clean your vehicle:
• Gasoline
• Carbon Tetrachloride
• Benzine
• Naphtha
• Acetone
• Turpentine
• Paint Thinner
• Lacquer Thinner
• Nail Polish Remover
These can all be dangerous, and they all can damage your vehi-
cle.

Cleaning the inside of your vehicle

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After washing the inside of your vehicle with any cleaner, wipe
it dry in a shady, well ventilated area.
CAUTION
!
Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosene,
alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or
cracking of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure
their ingredients do not include the substances men-
tioned above.
NOTE
Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and flocked parts
1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth soaked in a 3%
solution of gentle soap and water.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out well. Using this
cloth, wipe off the detergent thoroughly.
NOTE
Do not use cleaners, conditioners, or protectants contain-
ing silicone or wax.
Such products may cause annoying reflections and
obscure vision.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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