Maintenance
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Appearance care
Replacing trunk room lamp (Bulb
type)
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps,
ensure that the "OFF" button is
depressed to avoid burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
1. Engage the parking brake, shift to P
and turn the ignition OFF.
2. Turn off the lamp.
3. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lamp assembly from interior.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
5. Install a new bulb in the socket.
6. Install the lamp assembly to interior.
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Appearance care
Use the information in the following sec
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tions to keep the exterior and interior of
your vehicle clean.
Exterior care
Use the information in the following sec
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tions to maintain the exterior of your
vehicle. Keeping the exterior clean is not
only aesthetically pleasing, but it also
helps to prolong the life of the vehicle.
If you park the vehicle around a stainless
signboard or windshield 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 damag
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ing the plastic exterior trim, park the
vehicle away from the areas where the
reflected light may occur or use a vehi
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cle cover. (Depending on the vehicle, the
type of exterior trim applied such as
spoiler may differ.)
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 thor
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oughly and frequently at least once a
month with lukewarm or cold water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road driv
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ing, you should wash it after each off-
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