1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 181

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Maintenance and care See your Lincoln/Mercury or Ford dealer for precise adjustment of your headlamps. CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water. Never use strong detergents or soap. If your vehicle is particularly dirty, use a quality car wash detergent. Always use a clean sponge and plenty of water for best results. We recommend that you have the underbody of your vehicle washed at the end of the winter to remove deposits left by snow, salt and water. Remove any aftermarket accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. After washing your vehicle, apply the brakes several times to dry them. Wax the paintwork of your vehicle once or twice a year. This will help retain the glossy finish and water droplets will run off more easily. Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be camouflaged with touch-up paint, paint repair foil, or aerosol paint spray from the Ford Accessory line. Observe the application instructions on the products. In order to retain the vehicle 181

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See your Lincoln/Mercury or Ford
dealer for precise adjustment of
your headlamps.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge and plenty of
water for best results. We
recommend that you have the
underbody of your vehicle washed
at the end of the winter to remove
deposits left by snow, salt and
water.
Remove any aftermarket
accessories, such as antennas,
before entering a car wash.
After washing your vehicle, apply
the brakes several times to dry
them.
Wax the paintwork of your vehicle
once or twice a year. This will help
retain the glossy finish and water
droplets will run off more easily.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage
from road debris may be
camouflaged with touch-up paint,
paint repair foil, or aerosol paint
spray from the Ford Accessory
line. Observe the application
instructions on the products. In
order to retain the vehicle
Maintenance and care
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