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Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when it becomes dirty. Do not wash your vehicle in direct sunlight,
but rather park in a shady area. Before washing, rinse your vehicle with clean water to remove any surface
contamination. Next, wash the vehicle from top to bottom using a soft sponge or wash mitt with a mild vehicle
wash soap. Finally, rinse the vehicle thoroughly and wipe it dry with a soft towel or chamois. To complete the
job, carefully clean the door jambs and joints between the doors, hood, and trunk of your vehicle with a damp
cloth. Never wipe a dry surface, as ne scratches in your paint will result. The non-gloss paint nish of the
front exterior grille and bumper cover should be handled carefully as excessive contact will create smooth paint
surfaces and effect gloss level.
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recommends hand washing your vehicle. Please be aware that automatic car washes can damage the
vehicle in a number of ways; often the tire tracks used are too high and could damage the body components,
or are too narrow; the washing elements and rotating brushes can snag or catch on body components or
accessories and pull them off, or scratch the paint (which is especially visible on darker paint colors). If your
vehicle is equipped with decals, such as stripes, do not use a commercial or high-pressure wand on the striped
surfaces or stripe edges. Damage resulting from an automatic car wash or high-pressure wand is not covered
under your warranty.