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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
* Option/accessory.
544
components such as chromed strips on the exte-
rior of your vehicle. The instructions for using
these products should be followed carefully. Sol-
vents or stain removers should not be used.
The frames around the side windows, roof rails
and door frames near the windows* are made of
anodized aluminum and should only be washed
with a cleaning product with a pH value between
3.5 till 11.5.
Components that should be washed with a cleaning
product with a pH value between 3.5 till 11.5
CAUTION
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Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub-
ber components
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Polishing chromed strips can wear away
or damage the surface
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Polishes containing abrasive substances
should not be used
Related information
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Paint damage (p. 548)
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Corrosion protection (p. 545)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 544)
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Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 521)
Polishing and waxing
Normally, polishing is not required during the
first year after delivery, however, waxing may be
beneficial.
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Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can be
removed with kerosene or tar remover. Diffi-
cult spots may require a fine rubbing com-
pound.
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After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
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Several commercially available products con-
tain both polish and wax.
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Waxing alone does not substitute for polish-
ing a dull surface.
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A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are easy to
use and produce a long-lasting, high-gloss
finish that protects the bodywork against oxi-
dation, road dirt and fading.
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Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).
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