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1.2 Washing
• Using a hose, wash the mud and dirt off the body
surfaces. Wash not only the surfaces around the
cab, but also the wheel wells and the underside
of the chassis.
• After driving in a coastal area or on a salted road
in the winter, give your vehicle a thorough wash-
ing.
• Rinse the detergent off with water. Take care that
no detergent remains on the paint work since it
could discolor the paint.
CAUTION
To prevent engine damage, do not splash water
on the air intake port or the area where it con-
nects to the engine.
• Especially when the vehicle is washed with the
cab tilted, do not allow water to enter the engine
through the air intake port.
• When washing the engine compartment and
underside of the chassis, be careful not to
expose the starter, alternator, connectors, and
other electrical parts directly to steam or high-
pressure water.
• In cold weather, the key holes and rubber parts
of the door sometimes freeze, making it hard to
open the door. After washing, remove moisture
on and around the doors. Apply silicone with
antifreeze capabilities to prevent freezing.
• To avoid damaging the vehicle’s finish, wash it
with luke-warm or cold water. Do not use con-
centrated soap or synthetic detergents. Do not
use very hot water, and do not allow the vehicle
to dry in direct sunlight.
• When washing the underside of the vehicle, be
careful not to direct water or steam from a high-
pressure cleaner at close range for any length of
time toward the steering shaft, the dust covers
on the steering system, or the dust covers on the
front axle.
• Wash the plastic lenses with water, and wipe
them with a soft cloth. Do not use a vehicle-
cleaning brush. This could scratch the lenses.
• Do not direct steam from a high-pressure
cleaner into the outside air inlets. Water would
get into the cab, and the wiper motor could mal-
function.
WARNING
Be careful when washing the underside of
the vehicle. Clearances are tight in this area.
Contact with sharp or rough surfaces could
cause personal injury.
Z10792
<Steering
shaft>
Z11173
<Dust cover on steering system, dust cover
on front axle>
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