3. Rinse well—Dried washing agent forms
markings. After washing the vehicle in
hot weather, rinse all parts properly.
4. Dry the vehicle with a clean soft towel
to prevent stay water marks. In order
to prevent scratching, do not rub or
apply excessive force on the paint.
REMINDER
●
Do not use any strongly alkaline
washing powder, soapy water,
detergents, de-waxing detergents
or organic substance (gasoline,
kerosene, volatile oil, or strong
solvent) to clean the vehicle.
●
When cleaning the combination
lights, do not wipe their surface
with chemical solvents such
as gasoline, alcohol, lacquer
thinner, thinner, and carbon
tetrachloride. Doing so can cause
the combination light casings to
crack.
●
It is recommended that vehicles
traveling in coastal or heavily
polluted areas be washed once a
day.
●
Do not use blades or gasoline to
remove hard dirt from the vehicle
body. The plastic wheel trim is
easily damaged by organic matter.
If any organic matter splashes on
the vehicle trim, remove it with
water and check whether the trim
is damaged. Replace any seriously
damaged plastic wheel trim in
a timely manner. Otherwise, the
trim may fall from the wheel
during vehicle movement and
cause an accident.
●
Do not use abrasive cleaning
agents to scrub the bumper.
REMINDER
●
Clean polished metal parts with
carbon cleaner and wax them
regularly for protection.
Automatic Vehicle Washing
When choosing an automated car wash
service, be aware of certain types of
brushes, unfiltered rinsing water, or
machine-specific rinsing procedures that
may scratch the paint and affect its gloss
and durability, especially darker colors.
Before washing the vehicle, it is best to
consult the staff of the car wash service
provider to understand which washing
procedures are the safest for the paint
finish.
Interior Cleaning
REMINDER
●
Prevent direct water splashes
onto the dashboard or floor when
washing the vehicle, as these may
cause electrical faults.
●
Do not wash the vehicle’s floor.
Carpet
●
Clean carpets with a good foam
detergent.
●
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove as
much dust as possible. Several types
of foam detergents can be used. Some
are in spray cans, and the others are
powders or liquids, which produce
foam when mixed with water. Clean
the carpets with foam soaked sponge
or a brush, scrubbing in a circular
motion.
●
Do not use plain water, and keep the
carpets as dry as possible.
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