Maintenance
Appearance care
Exterior care
Read all warning and caution statements that appear on the label and follow the label
directions when using any chemical cleaner or polish.
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 dam
aged 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 may oc
cur or use a vehicle cover. (Depending on the vehicle, the type of exterior trim applied
such as spoiler may differ.)
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 rock
er panels are kept clear and clean. Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial pol
lution and similar deposits can damage your vehicle's finish if not removed immedi
ately.
Even prompt washing with plain water may not completely remove all these deposits.
A mild soap, safe for use on painted surfaces, may be used. After washing, rinse the
vehicle thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow soap to dry on the fin
ish.
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.
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