Maintenance
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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior Care
NOTICE
If you park your vehicle near a stainless 
steel sign or glass facade building, the 
vehicle’s exterior plastic parts such 
as a bumper, spoiler, garnish, lamp or 
side view mirrors might be damaged 
due to sunlight reflected from the 
sign or building. To prevent damage of 
the exterior plastic parts, you should 
avoid parking in areas where light may 
be reflected or use a car cover. (The 
exterior plastic parts applied to your 
vehicle may vary.)
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label 
directions when using any chemical 
cleaner or polish. Read all warning and 
caution statements that appear on the 
label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish from 
rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly 
and frequently at least once a month 
with lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road 
driving, you should wash it after each 
off-road trip. Pay special attention to the 
removal of any accumulation of salt, dirt, 
mud, and other foreign materials. Make 
sure the drain holes in the lower edges 
of the doors and rocker panels are kept 
clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, 
industrial pollution and similar deposits 
can damage your vehicle’s finish if not 
removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water 
may not completely remove all these 
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on 
painted surfaces, should be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle 
thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. 
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.
High-pressure washing
ś When using high-pressure washers, 
make sure to maintain sufficient 
distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive 
pressure can lead to component 
damage or water penetration.
ś Do not spray the camera, sensors or 
its surrounding area directly with a 
high pressure washer. Shock applied 
from high pressure water may cause 
the device to not operate normally.
ś Do not bring the nozzle tip close to 
boots (rubber or plastic covers) or 
connectors as they may be damaged 
if they come into contact with high 
pressure water.
 WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the 
brakes while driving slowly to see 
if they have been affected by water 
before getting on the road. If braking 
performance is impaired, dry the 
brakes by applying them lightly while 
maintaining a slow forward speed.