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4-1. Maintenance and care

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Automatic car washes

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Before washing the vehicle, do the following.

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Fold the mirrors back.

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Remove the antenna. (if detachable)

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Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and

harm your vehicle’s paint.

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High pressure car washes

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Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the

windows.

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Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-

erly.

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Aluminum wheels

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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard

brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.

Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.

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Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving

for long distance in the hot weather.

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Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.

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Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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Outside rear view mirror rain-clearing coating (if equipped)

Observe the following precautions in order to retain the rain-clearing properties of

the mirror.

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Clean the mirrors using car shampoo or glass cleaner that does not contain sili-

cone or an abrasive compound, and rinse thoroughly with water.

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Allow the mirrors to be exposed to direct sunlight for 1 to 2 days.