Do not wash the engine or engine compartment with pressurized water.
13.12.3 Exterior Chrome
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Wash the vehicle first, using cool or lukewarm water and a neutral pH shampoo
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Use the custom bright metal cleaners, available at your Authorized Mahindra Dealer. Apply the product as you would
wax to clean chrome parts; allow the cleaner to dry for a few minutes, and then wipe off the haze with a clean, dry
rag
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Never use abrasive materials such as steel wool or plastic pads as they can leave scratches on the chrome surface
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After polishing the chrome parts, you can also apply a coating of Premium Liquid Wax, available at your Authorized
Mahindra Dealer, or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmental effects
13.12.4 Paint Chips
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Mahindra dealers have the exact touch-up paint to match your vehicle's color
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Take your vehicle to an Authorized Mahindra Dealer for paint touch-up or paint repairs
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Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout before
repairing paint chips
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Always read the instructions before using the products
13.12.5 Aluminium Wheels And Wheel Covers (if equipped)
Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clear coat of paint finish. In order to maintain their shine;
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Clean weekly with wheel and tire cleaner, which is available at your Authorized Mahindra Dealer. Heavy dirt and
brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream of water
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Never apply any cleaning chemicals to hot or warm wheel rims or covers
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Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household
detergents
13.12.6 Plastic (Non-painted) Exterior Parts
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available with your authorized dealer. You can
use these cleaners;
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For routine cleaning of plastic parts
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For tar or grease spots
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For plastic head lamp lenses
13.12.7 Windows and Wiper Blades
The front/rear windshield, side windows and the wiper blades should be cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe
properly, substances on the vehicle's glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may include hot wax
treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellent coatings, tree sap, or other organic contamination; these
contaminants may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades, and streaking and smearing of the windshield.
To clean these items follow these tips;
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The windshield, rear windows and side windows may be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner such as Clear Spray
Glass Cleaner, available at your Authorized Mahindra Dealer.