12–1
Exterior cleaning
Washing
1. Park the vehicle away from direct sunlight
and in a well-ventilated area.
Turn the engine off.
2. While evenly applying water, gently wash
the surface with a car washing brush. Use
car wash solution or neutral detergent, if
required.
3. Apply pressurized water to under-body.
4. Rinse the surface thoroughly so that no
solution will remain.
5. Wipe off water with a sponge or chamois.
6. Dry the brake system.
w WARNING
• Keep children away from washing
solution.
• When washing the underbody and
suspensions of a vehicle, be sure
to wear a pair of rubber gloves and
a long-sleeved shirt. Be careful not
to get injured such as cuts.
CAUTION
• Be careful not to apply water to the
electrical systems in the engine
compartment. This could cause short
circuit.
• Follow the instructions on washing
solution.
Gasoline or strong toxic solvents are not
recommended to protect paint finish.
• Do not apply hot water on the vehicle.
This could damage the paint finish.
Also, do not wipe off dirt or dust if the
body surface is dry.
When using an automatic car wash
machine
CAUTION
• Set the air intake control lever or switch
on the air conditioner control panel to
“recirculation”. Otherwise, water will
enter inside the vehicle and may cause
a malfunction.
• Close the side mirror. Wash the vehicle
from the front. Make sure to extend the
mirrors before driving.
• Brush may occasionally scratch the
vehicle and cause loss of paint gloss
or early deterioration.
When using a high-pressure car wash
machine
CAUTION
• Water may go inside the vehicle if the
nozzle is pointed at an open/close part
such as a door window and around the
door. Do not bring the nozzle too close
to these areas.
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