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6-1. Maintenance and care
6-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom, liber-
ally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the
vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a
sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
For hard-to-remove marks, use car
wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
■ Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-
ing that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
● The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from
when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
● The restoration time differs depending on
the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
perature. The restoration time may
become shorter when the coating is
warmed by applying warm water.
● Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,
etc. cannot be restored.
● Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
■ Automatic car washes
● Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes
may scratch the vehicle surface, parts
(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s
paint.
● Rear spoiler may not be washable in
some automatic car washes. There may
also be an increased risk of damage to
vehicle.
■ High pressure car washes
● As water may enter the cabin, do not
bring the nozzle tip near the gaps around
the doors or perimeter of the windows, or
spray these areas continuously.
● Do not use the high-pressure washer too
close to the bearings and oil seals of
drivetrain system parts (such as the dif-
ferential gear).
If used too close to such parts, the high
water pressure may cause water to enter
the parts and grease to be washed out,
causing the system performance to
decrease.
■ Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles
without matte painted wheels)
● Remove any dirt immediately by using a
neutral detergent.
● Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
● To protect the paint from damage, make
sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive
detergent.
• Do not use hard brushes.
• Do not use detergent on the wheels
when they are hot, such as after driving or
parking in hot weather.
■ Aluminum wheels (vehicles with matte
painted wheels)
As matte painted wheels require different
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect
the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
Cleaning instructions
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