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Notes for Exterior CleaningNotes for Exterior Cleaning
Caution
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Do not use hot water or detergents.
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Do not rinse under a hot sun.
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If a high pressure cleaner is used, the nozzle must
be at least 30 cm away from the surface of the body.
Keep the nozzle moving and instead of keep spraying
water at a certain spot all the time. Do not spray water
towards the charging port.
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Do not spray water from the hose directly toward the
windows, door seals, or through the wheel hub holes
into the brake parts.
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Avoid using cotton flannel or coarse cloths, such as
vehicle washing gloves.
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Do not use chemical tire cleaners as they may
damage the finished wheel surface.
Cleaning, Caring of External Plastic PartsCleaning, Caring of External Plastic Parts
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It can usually be cleaned with water as well as a soft cloth
or a soft brush.
Window and Mirror CleaningWindow and Mirror Cleaning
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Clean the window glass and mirrors with an alcohol-
based glass cleaner, then dry the glass surface with a
clean, lint-free soft cloth or faux antelope skin.
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After maintaining the body surface, any wax left on the
glass should be removed with a special cleaner and
cleaning cloth to avoid scratching the wiper blades.
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You can remove snow from windows and mirrors with a
small brush.
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Use a de-icing spray to remove ice buildup, or you can
use a de-icing shovel, but extra care is needed to avoid
damaging parts, and you must also scrape the ice in the
same direction when using it.