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Keep your garage dry
Don’t park your vehicle in a damp, 
poorly ventilated garage. This creates 
a favorable environment for corrosion. 
This is particularly true if you wash your 
vehicle in the garage or drive it into the 
garage when it is still wet or covered with 
snow, ice or mud. Even a heated garage 
can contribute to corrosion unless it is 
well ventilated so moisture is dispersed.
Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish should 
be covered with “touch-up” paint as 
soon as possible to reduce the possibility 
of corrosion. If bare metal is showing 
through, the attention of a qualified body 
and paint shop is recommended.
Bird droppings are highly corrosive and 
may damage painted surfaces in just a 
few hours. Always remove bird droppings 
as soon as possible.
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as 
perfume and cosmetic oil, from 
contacting the interior parts because 
they may cause damage or discoloration. 
If they do contact the interior parts, 
wipe them off immediately. See the 
instructions for the proper way to clean 
vehicle interior surfaces.
NOTICE
•  Never allow water or other liquids 
to come in contact with electrical/
electronic components inside the 
vehicle as this may damage them.
•
  When cleaning leather products 
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use 
neutral detergents or low alcohol 
content solutions. If you use high 
alcohol content solutions or acid/ 
alkaline detergents, the color of the 
leather may fade or the surface may 
get stripped off.
Cleaning the upholstery and interior 
trim
Vehicle interior surfaces (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from interior 
surfaces with a whisk broom or a vacuum 
cleaner. If necessary, clean interior 
surfaces with a mixture of warm water 
and mild non-detergent cleaner (test all 
cleaners on a concealed area before use).
Fabric (if equipped)
Remove dust and loose dirt from 
fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum 
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solution 
recommended for upholstery or carpets. 
Remove fresh spots immediately with 
a fabric spot cleaner. If fresh spots do 
not receive immediate attention, the 
fabric can be stained and its color can be 
affected. Also, its fire-resistant properties 
can be reduced if the material is not 
properly maintained.