’04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307)
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2004 MATRIX from Oct. ’03 Prod. (OM12861U)
CAUTION
! Vehicles  with  side  airbags:
Be  careful  not  to  splash  water  or
spill  liquid  on  the  floor.  This  may
prevent  the  side  airbags  from  acti-
vating  correctly,  resulting  in  serious
injury.
! Do  not  wash  the  vehicle  floor  with
water,  or  allow  water  to  get  onto
the  floor  when  cleaning  the  vehicle
interior  or  exterior.  Water  may  get
into  audio  components  or  other
electrical  components  above  or  un-
der  the  floor  carpet  (or  mat)  and
cause  a  malfunction;  and  it  may
cause  body  corrosion.
Vinyl  interior
The  vinyl  upholstery  may  be  easily
cleaned  with  a  mild  soap  or  detergent
and  water.
First  vacuum  over  the  upholstery  to  re-
move  loose  dirt.  Then,  using  a  sponge  or
soft  cloth,  apply  the  soap  solution  to  the
vinyl.  After  allowing  it  to  soak  in  for  a  few
minutes  to  loosen  the  dirt,  remove  the  dirt
and  wipe  off  the  soap  with  a  clean  damp
cloth.  If  all  the  dirt  do  not  come  off,  re-
peat  the  procedure.  Commercial  foaming−
type  vinyl  cleaners  are  also  available
which  work  well.  Follow  the  manufacturer’s
instructions.
NOTICE
Do  not  use  solvent,  thinner,  gasoline
or  window  cleaner  on  the  interior.
Carpets
Use  a  good  foam−type  shampoo  to
clean  the  carpets.
Begin  by  vacuuming  thoroughly  to  remove
as  much  dirt  as  possible.  Several  types  of
foam  cleaners  are  available;  some  are  in
aerosol  cans  and  others  are  powders  or
liquids  which  you  mix  with  water  to  pro-
duce  a  foam.  To  shampoo  the  carpets,
use  a  sponge  or  brush  to  apply  the  foam.
Rub  in  overlapping  circles.
Do  not  apply  water—the  best  results  are
obtained  by  keeping  the  carpet  as  dry  as
possible.  Read  the  shampoo  instructions
and  follow  them  closely.
Seat  belts
The  seat  belts  may  be  cleaned  with
mild  soap  and  water  or  with  lukewarm
water.
Use  a  cloth  or  sponge.  As  you  are  clean-
ing,  check  the  belts  for  excessive  wear,
fraying,  or  cuts.
NOTICE
! Do  not  use  dye  or  bleach  on  the
belts—it  may  weaken  them.
! Do  not  use  the  belts  until  they  be-
come  dry.
Cleaning  the  interior