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MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE
Keeping your vehicle clean is not only beneficial to its appearance, but can also help extend the life of various compo-
nents.
Washing the Vehicle
NOTICE: Do not use a pressure washer to wash the vehicle. High water pressure can damage components.
Some products, including insect repellents and chemicals, will damage plastic surfaces. Do not
allow these types of products to contact the vehicle.
• Do not use a pressure washer to clean the vehicle.
• Use an automotive type cleaner or mild soap to wash the vehicle. Harsh cleaners can scratch the finish.
• Use clean or new cloths and pads for washing. Reused cloths and pads can contain dirt particles that will scratch
the finish.
• Inspect all grease fittings for dirt intrusion or lack of grease after washing. Apply grease as required to maintain
proper function.
• Use a sponge or soft brush and a soap/water solution to clean the vinyl seats. Rinse with clean water.
• Use an automotive type wash cloth to wash the body of the vehicle. To prevent the soap from drying on the vehicle,
rinse with clean water frequently.
• Clean the windshield with water and a clean cloth. Remove small scratches with a plastic polish.
• Clean the bottom of the vehicle where mud or dirt can collect. Loosen any packed sediment to help with removal.
Be careful not to damage the paint.
• Dry the vehicle with a chamois before the water dries to prevent water spots.
Polishing the Vehicle
• Do not use medium to heavy duty compounds on the finish. Use wax that is for clear coat automotive finishes only.
Do not apply wax or polish to matte finish surfaces.
• Use clean or new cloths and pads for polishing. Old or reused cloths and pads can contain dirt particles that will
scratch the finish.
TIRES
Follow the tire maintenance procedures as instructed in this manual and on the labels on the vehicle.
Always use the approved size and type of replacement tires. See Vehicle Specifications for the proper tire type and
size.
Worn, improperly inflated, impropersized, or incorrectly installed tires will affect vehicle
handling andcouldcause an accident resulting in severe injury or death.
Inflate all tirestothe same pressure. Operatingwithunequal or incorrectpressurecan
adversely affectsteering andhandling andcouldcause an accident resulting in severe
injury or death.
To decrease the risk of tireexplosion,do not exceed the tire inflation rating on the tire
sidewall. Make sure the tiresare properly inflated at all timesofoperation. See Tire Pres-
sure on page 11.
To decrease the risk of tireexplosion, inflate small amounts of air into the tire at inter-
vals to allow the bead to seat properly. Because of the lowvolume of the small tires, over
inflation can occurinseconds. Never exceed the tire inflation pressure rating on the tire
sidewall whenseating a bead. Protect yourface and eyes when you remove a valve core.
When you remove the wheels,use only sockets made for impact wrenchestodecrease
the risk of injurybya brokensocket.
Do not use tires with alow rated pressure. Do not use tiresthat have arecommended tire
inflation pressure less than the tire inflation pressure recommended in the owner’s man-
ual.
Do not over inflate the tires. Excess pressurecan cause the tire to separate from the
wheelorcause a tireexplosion.
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