Maintenance
Vehicle care
Precautions
WARNING
After washing the vehicle, test the brakes whilst driving slowly to see if they have
been affected by water. If braking performance is impaired, dry the brakes by apply
ing them lightly whilst maintaining a slow forward speed.
CAUTION
• Do not use strong soap, chemical detergents or hot water, and do not wash the ve
hicle in direct sunlight or when the body of the vehicle is warm.
• Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle. Especially, with high-
pressure water, water may leak through the windows and wet the interior.
• To prevent damage to the plastic parts and lamps, do not clean with chemical sol
vents or strong detergents.
• Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a dry cloth will scratch the finish.
• Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, acid detergents or strong detergents con
taining high alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminium
parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discolouration
or paint deterioration.
• Water washing in the motor compartment including high pressure water washing
may cause the failure of electrical circuits located in the motor compartment.
• Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electrical/electronic com
ponents inside the vehicle as this may damage them.
• Never allow water or other liquids to come in contact with electrical/electronic com
ponents inside the vehicle as this may damage them.
• When cleaning leather products (steering wheel, seats etc.), use neutral deter
gents or low alcohol content solutions. If you use high alcohol content solutions or
acid/alkaline detergents, the colour of the leather may fade or the surface may get
stripped off.
• Using anything but recommended cleaners and procedures may affect the fabric's
appearance and fire-resistant properties.
• Do not scrape or scratch the inside of the rear window. This may result in damage
of the rear window defroster grid.
NOTE
• If you park the vehicle around a stainless signboard or windscreen building etc.,
the plastic exterior trim (bumper, spoiler, garnish, lamp, outside mirror etc.) may be
damaged by reflected sunlight from the external structure. To avoid damaging the
plastic exterior trim, park the vehicle away from the areas where the reflected light
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