CAUTION
oil, alcohol, gasoline, acid or
alkali, as these will cause
discoloration.
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Do not clean leather with a nylon
brush or synthetic fiber cloth,
as these may scratch the fine
patterns on the leather surface.
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Mold may grow on dirty leather
trimmings. Special care must be
taken to avoid oil stains, and
atrimmings must always be kept
clean.
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Prolonged exposure to sunlight
will cause leather to harden or
shrink, so the vehicle should be
parked in a shady and cool place,
especially in the summer.
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In hot weather, avoid placing vinyl
or waxy items on the trimmings,
as these may stick to leather in
high temperatures.
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Improper cleaning of leather
trimmings may cause
discoloration or spots.
Self-Maintenance
Self-Maintenance
Self-Maintenance Precautions
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If maintenance is to be carried out by
the owner, be sure to follow the correct
steps specified in this section.
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Note that improper and incomplete
maintenance will affect the good use
of the vehicle.
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This section only lists instructions on
simple maintenance items that can be
done by the owner. However, there
are many items that must be done
by qualified technicians with special
tools.
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Special care must be taken in
maintaining vehicles to prevent
accidental injuries. Make sure to obey
the followings:
CAUTION
●
Some vehicle circuits and parts
carry high current or high voltage.
Beware.
●
If refrigerant spills out, wipe it
clean with a dry cloth or paper
to prevent damage to parts or
painted surfaces.
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If brake fluid spills out, rinse it
with water to prevent damage to
parts or painted surfaces.
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When replacing wiper blades,
prevent them from scratching the
glass surface.
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Before closing the hood, make
sure there are no tools, cloths,
etc., left inside.
●
Goggles are to be worn whenever
work is done under the vehicle,
to prevent objects or liquids from
falling into eyes.
●
As brake fluid can damage the
skin or eyes, caution should be
exercised while filling the brake
fluid.If brake fluid splashes on
skin or eyes, wash immediately
with plenty water. If discomfort
persists, seek medical attention.
Checks
The following items should be checked
according to usage or specified mileage:
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Coolant level - Check the expansion
tank coolant level at each charge.
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