User Manual - Page 448

For 2018 PICANTO.

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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior þeneral caution
It is very important to ýollow the label
directions when usinþ any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warninþ and
caution statements that appear on the
label.
Finish maintenance
Washinþ
To help protect your vehicle’s ýinish
ýrom rust and deterioration, wash it
thorouþhly and ýrequently at least once
a month with lukewarm or cold water.
you use your vehicle ýor oýý-road
drivinþ, you should wash it aýter each
oýý-road trip. çay special attention to
the removal any accumulation
salt, dirt, mud, and other ýoreiþn mate‐
rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edþes the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppinþs, in‐
dustrial pollution and similar deposits
can damaþe your vehicle’s ýinish not
removed immediately.
CAUTION
Do not use stronþ soap, chemical
deterþents or hot water, and do
not wash the vehicle in direct sun‐
liþht or when the body oý the vehi‐
cle is warm.
Be careýul when washinþ the side
windows oý your vehicle.
Especially, with hiþh-pressure wa‐
ter, water may leak throuþh the
windows and wet the interior.
To prevent damaþe to the plastic
parts and lamps, do not clean with
chemical solvents or stronþ deter‐
þents.
WARNING
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W
et brakes
Aýter washinþ the vehicle, test the
brakes while drivinþ slowly to see
they have been aýýected by water.
brakinþ perýormance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applyinþ them liþhtly
while maintaininþ a slow ýorward
speed.
Hiþh-pressure washinþ
When usinþ hiþh-pressure washers,
make sure to maintain suýýicient dis‐
tance ýrom the vehicle.
Insuýýicient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damaþe or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or
its surroundinþ area directly with a
hiþh pressure washer. Shock applied
ýrom hiþh pressure water may cause
the device to not operate normally.
Do not brinþ the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be damaþed
they come into contact with hiþh
pressure water.
Maintenance
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