2006 Ford F150 Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 268
2006 Ford F150 Manual
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Cleaning Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. • Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been in contact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntan lotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior painted surfaces. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE (HARLEY-DAVIDSON EDITION ONLY) Your vehicle's instrument panel and console are uniquely painted with both high and low gloss paints that require special care. The high gloss area is similar to that of the vehicle's exterior; the low gloss area is designed to help protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. High gloss paint area In order to maintain the finish of the instrument panel and console, the high gloss areas should be treated similar to the that of exterior paint or glossy plastic surfaces. When cleaning the high gloss areas: • Do not use paper towels or newspaper. • Do not use silicone or Teflon-based products. Dust the high gloss areas with a clean, dry cloth, or use Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24 or ZC-25) or Motorcraft Dusting Cloth Mitts (ZC-47). For general cleaning, use mild, soapy water and a soft, damp cloth, then dry with a clean, dry cloth, or use or use Motorcraft Dash & Vinyl Cleaner (ZC-38-A) or Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23). For removal of fine scuffs and scratches, use Scotch-Brite Microfiber Cloth or cheese cloth along with Motorcraft Premium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45), or Motorcraft Custom Clear Coat Polish (ZC-8-A). Note: Removal of deep scuffs and scratches should be performed by an authorized dealer or an experienced repair facility. Low gloss paint area The low gloss area of the instrument panel's upper dash should be cleaned with mild, soapy water and a soft, damp cloth, or Motorcraft 268 2006 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)