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Vehicle Care
Cleaning the Exterior
WARNING: Never charge your vehicle
while washing it. Unplug the charging
cable and close the charge port cover.
Liquids entering the charge port while
the cable is plued in could result
in serious personal injury, as well
as damage to the vehicle, charging
equipment, or property.
WARNING: After washing the vehicle,
wet brakes can result in longer stopping
distances. To dry the brakes, drive the
vehicle slowly while gently pressing the
brake pedal a few times to warm up the
brakes.
Your vehicle should be washed regularly to
preserve the finish and maintain its overall
appearance.
To protect the paint surfaces, wash your vehicle
as soon as possible:
- When mud, dust, soot, or dirt builds up on
the surface
- After driving on coastal roads or winter
roads treated with salt
- When corrosive contaminants such as
tree sap, bird droppings, or bugs collect
on the surface
- After a rainfall to prevent possible
damage from acid rain
Environmental: It is illegal to pollute drains,
rivers, and waterways. Some cleaning products
contain chemicals that are hazardous to the
environment. Used toxic chemicals must be
disposed of at authorized waste disposal sites
only. Always take precautions to prevent fluids
from spilling.
Hand washing
CAUTION: Avoid using rough or tightly-
napped cloths (such as washing mitts)
on the vehicle, as these can be abrasive
enough to damage the finish.
CAUTION: Avoid washing your vehicle
in direct sunlight. Water and cleansers
dry faster on a hot surface and can
leave water spots or stains.
When washing your vehicle by hand, follow
these steps:
- Rinse the entire vehicle first to remove
as much excess dirt and dust as possible
and reduce the risk of scratches from
washing.
- Wash using a clean, soft cloth or sponge
and cold or lukewarm water mixed with a
mild car soap.
- Rinse your cleaning tools often to avoid
rubbing debris into the finish, especially if
your vehicle is exceptionally dirty.
- Do not aim water hoses directly at
window, door, or hood seals, or through
wheel apertures onto brake components.
- After washing, rinse the vehicle
thoroughly with clean, cool water until all
the soap has been removed.
- To avoid leaving water spots on the finish,
dry the vehicle thoroughly with a chamois
or cotton cloth.
Removing tar spots
CAUTION: Do not use acidic, abrasive,
or petroleum-based cleansers, as these
can damage the vehicle’s paint and the
plastic or metal parts.
You can use denatured alcohol to remove tar
spots and stubborn grease stains from paint.
After cleaning, immediately wash the area with
soapy water to remove the alcohol.
Automatic car washes
CAUTION: Do not use a car wash that
applies cleansers containing acid. Acid
can react with the plastic in some
vehicle components and damage them.
Always check with your car wash to
confirm that acid is not used.
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