Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
Cleaning the vehicle interior
WARNING
■ Water in the vehicle
● Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in DC/DC converter
air intake vent, junction box and in the luggage compartment. Doing so may cause
DC/DC converter, electrical components, etc., to malfunction or catch fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly,
resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use wax polish or a polishing cleaner on the instrument panel. The instrument
panel may reflect off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Cleaning solvents
● Do not use the following cleaning solvents, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or
cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: thinner, benzine, alcohol, or alkaline or acidic solutions
● Do not use wax polish or a polishing cleaner. The painted surfaces of the instrument
panel or other interior parts may be damaged.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
If water contacts audio system or other electrical components under the floor carpet, it
may cause the vehicle to malfunction. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens of the front camera. Also, do not touch the
lens.
■ Cleaning the inside of the windshield and rear window
● Do not use glass cleaners to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the
rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm
water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to
the heater wires or antenna.
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