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4-1. Maintenance and care
■ Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following agents, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause
streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Organic solvents such as benzene, thinner, gasoline or alcohol
• Alkaline or acidic detergent, dye, or bleach
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other interior
part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■ Floor mats
Do not wash the mats with water as doing so may damage the leather.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems may be damaged if water comes into contact with electrical com-
ponents such as the audio system above or under the floor of the vehicle.
■ Partition glass
As the partition glass is made of polycarbonate and easily damaged, observe the
following precautions:
● When cleaning the partition glass:
• Do not use wax, window cleaner or abrasive cleaner.
• Do not touch glass surface with anything hard or sharp.
● Do not attach stickers to the partition glass.
Contact with glue or other agents may cause the glass to become cloudy or
blemished.