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The sunroof must be closed fully be-
fore the vehicle enters a car wash fa-
cility. Do not allow water jets to be
pointed directly at seal strips of sun-
roof . Keep o the water from vehicle
due to the deformation of the seal
strip under the pressure of the high
pressure water column, as a result, it
may damage the seal strip.
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When driving on bumpy roads or in
hilly areas, do not open the sunroof
fully for extended periods of time as
the vibrations may cause damage to
internal sunroof components.
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During the rainy season, step up
checks for any sand or dust on seal
strips of sunroof, and remove them
in a timely manner to ensure good
sealing performance of sunroof.
Exterior maintenance
Wash vehicle
A regular vehicle wash helps to protect
its appearance. Dust and gravels can
scratch the paint surface while fallen
leaves and bird droppings can damage
the nish of the vehicle body.
Wash your vehicle in a cool spot that is
not under direct sunlight. If the vehicle
has been parked under direct sunlight
for some time, you must move the vehi-
cle to a cool spot and wait for the exteri-
or of the vehicle to cool down before
cleaning.
Clean methods
1. Check that there are no fallen leaves,
bird droppings, etc., on the vehicle
body.
Clean these dirt with a rag or a scav-
enger, then rinse immediately with
clean water so as not to damage the
vehicle body surface nish.
2. Wash the vehicle thoroughly with wa-
ter to remove surface dust.
Clean your vehicle with water, clean-
ing solution and a soft brush,sponge
or soft cloth.
3. Fill a bucket with water. Add automo-
bile detergent to prepare a solution.
Start your cleaning from the roof and
work downwards.
4. After washing and cleaning the entire
vehicle, use leather or a soft towel to
dry o the vehicle. Do not allow the
vehicle to dry out naturally as this
may cause the vehicle body to lose its
luster or generate water stains.
CAUTION
〉
Chemical solvent and strong cleaning
solution can cause damage to the ve-
hicle body paint as well as metal and
plastic components of the vehicle.
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After washing the vehicle or driving
through ooded road, step on the
brake pedal lightly to make sure that
the brake works normally.
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When washing the vehicle in cold
seasons, do not ush the gaps in the
keyholes or doors, etc. to prevent the
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