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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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NOTE:
Keep hands and scrapers clear of the
windshield when the wiper lever is in the
AUTO position and the ignition is cycled to
ON mode as fingers could be pinched or
the wipers and wiper blades damaged
when the wipers activate automatically. If
you are going to clean the windshield, be
sure the wipers are turned off completely
(when it is most likely that the engine is
left running) this is particularly important
when clearing ice and snow.
Do not spray water in the engine compart-
ment. Otherwise, it could result in
en
gine-starting problems or damage to
electrical parts.
When washing and waxing the vehicle, be
careful not to apply excessive force to any
single area of the vehicle hood. Otherwise,
you could dent the vehicle.
Do not use automatic car washing
machines and car washing devices using
high water pressure.
Make sure that the fuel door is closed and
lock the doors. Otherwise, the fuel door may
be forcefully opened by water pressure
causing damage to the vehicle or fuel door.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle's paint
fi
nish:
Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter
using lukewarm or cold water before
washing.
Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water and
a soft cloth when washing the vehicle. Do
not use a nylon cloth.
Rub gently when washing or drying the
vehicle.
Take your vehicle only to a car wash that
keeps its brushes well maintained.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax that
contain abrasives.
Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt,
mu
d, and other foreign material from the
underside of the fenders, and make sure the
drain holes in the lower edges of the doors
and rocker panels are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, indus-
trial fallout, and similar deposits can damage
th
e finish if not removed immediately. When
prompt washing with plain water is ineffec
-
tive, use a mild soap made for use on vehi-
cles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with lukewarm
or
cold water. Do not allow soap to dry on the
finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean
ch
amois to prevent water spots from forming.
Waxing
Your vehicle needs to be waxed when water
n
o
longer beads on the finish.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
wa
xing it. In addition to the vehicle body,
wax the metal trim to maintain its lustre:
Use wax which contains no abrasives.
Waxes containing abrasive will remove
paint and could damage bright metal
parts.
Use a good grade of natural wax for
metallic, mica, and solid colors.
CAUTION!
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or
strong detergents containing highly
alkaline or caustic agents on chrome
plated or anodized aluminium parts. This
may damage the protective coating; also,
cleaners and detergents may discolor or
deteriorate the paint.
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