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.
● Depending on the automatic car wash, the rear spoiler may become caught,
preventing it from being washed or causing damage to it.
● When it is necessary to set the power switch to ACC with the shift position held
in N, refer to P.213.
Using a high pressure washer to wash the vehicle
NOTICE
● When washing the vehicle, do not spray any of the cameras or their surrounding area
directly. The shock from high pressure water may cause a camera to malfunction.
● Do not bring the tip of the nozzle close to connectors or the boots (rubber or resin
cover) of the following parts.
The parts may be damaged if sprayed by high-pressure water.
• Drivetrain related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
•
Brake parts
● Keep the tip of the nozzle at least 30 cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehicle body.
Otherwise resin parts, such as the moldings, bumpers, etc., may be deformed and
damaged. Also, do not continuously spray water on the same place.
● Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters the air
conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the windshield, the air
conditioning system may not operate correctly.
● Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure washer.
● Do not use the washer on the area around the charging port lid. Water could get into
the AC charging inlet and could damage the vehicle.
When using a high pressure washer, as water may enter the cabin, do not bring the
tip of the nozzle near the gaps around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or
spray these areas continuously.
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