2000 Mercury Mystique Owner's Manual - Page 221

Maintenance and care Cleaning the instrument panel Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. Any cleaner or polish that increases the gloss of the upper portion of the instrument panel should be avoided. The dull finish in this area is to help protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. MI RRO RS 3 2 1 C H 4 5 6 7 0 x 1000 O/D OFF 8 55 60 70 80 50 100 120 90 140 40 60 800 0 0 1 2 3 160100 30 40 180 110 20 20 0 0 0 0 200 120 10 130 E F MPH CHECK ENGINE TRACTION CONTROL LO OFF PANEL A/C HI MAX A/C PNL/FLR FLOOR FLR/ DEF DEF SIDE 1-2 POWER AUDIO VOLUME AM/FM 1 4 2 5 3 CLOCK SCAN ANS SEEK EJECT Cleaning the interior fabric Remove dust and loose dirt with a whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner. Remove fresh spots immediately. Follow the directions that come with the cleaner. Cleaning leather seats (if equipped) For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth. For more thorough cleaning, wipe the surface with a leather and vinyl cleaner or a mild soap. Ford recommends using the Deluxe Leather Care Kit F8AZ-196253-AA, which is available from your Ford dealer. This mild cleaner and special pad cleans the leather and maintains its natural beauty. Follow the instructions on the cleaner label. Regular cleaning of your leather upholstery helps maintain its resiliency and color. 221