43Introduction
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE
MAINTENANCE
• When cleaning carpet, remove
dirt and dust with a vacuum
cleaner. Apply a foaming-type
carpet cleaner with a sponge
or brush, allowing cleaner to
work for a few minutes to loosen
dirt. Continue by rubbing
carpet in a circular motion.
Wipe off any excess cleaner
with a clean cloth. If any dirt
remains, repeat process. Best
results are obtained by keeping
the carpet as dry as possible.
When Cleaning the Exterior
• Working from top to bottom,
apply lots of low-pressure water
to the body, wheel wells and
underside of vehicle to remove
dirt and dust. Wash the vehicle
body using a soft sponge or
cotton cloth with mild car-wash
soap. Rinse off with water.
• If water does not bead on a clean
vehicle surface, apply car wax
using a soft cotton cloth when
the body of the vehicle is cool.
When Cleaning the Wheels
• Wait for hot wheels to cool
before getting wheels wet.
• Using a soft sponge or cotton
cloth, apply same mild car-wash
soap as used for the vehicle
body. Quickly rinse off with
water. Using a soft cotton
cloth, apply same car wax as
used for the vehicle body.
Maintaining Charge for
12-Volt Battery
The following tips will help you
keep your vehicle’s 12-volt battery
fully charged:
• Drive vehicle at least weekly
• Operate accessories with
vehicle in “READY” mode
• When parking, make sure
all doors (including luggage
compartment door) are closed
and lights are turned off
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