Vehicle Care -> Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens for Your Ford Ecosport SUV 2020

Vehicle Care  
CLEANING THE INTERIOR  
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT  
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT  
CLUSTER LENS  
WARNING: Do not use cleaning  
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's  
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken  
the belt webbing.  
WARNING: Do not use chemical  
solvents or strong detergents when  
cleaning the steering wheel or  
instrument panel to avoid contamination  
of the airbag system.  
WARNING: On vehicles equipped  
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use  
chemical solvents or strong detergents.  
Such products could contaminate the  
side airbag system and affect  
Note: Follow the same procedure as  
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather  
instrument panels and leather interior trim  
surfaces. See Cleaning Leather Seats  
(page 244).  
then use a clean, dry and soft cloth to dry  
these areas.  
performance of the side airbag in a crash.  
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seats  
equipped with side airbags:  
Remove dust and loose dirt with a  
vacuum cleaner.  
Remove light stains and soil with  
Motorcraft Professional Strength  
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.  
Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase  
the gloss of the upper portion of the  
instrument panel. The dull finish in this  
area helps protect you from  
If grease or tar is present on the  
material, spot-clean the area first with  
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In  
Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose  
Cleaner.  
undesirable windshield reflection.  
Do not use any household cleaning  
products or glass cleaners as these  
may damage the finish of the  
instrument panel, interior trim and  
cluster lens.  
Wash or wipe your hands clean if you  
have been in contact with certain  
products such as insect repellent and  
suntan lotion to avoid possible damage  
to the interior painted surfaces.  
Do not allow air fresheners and hand  
sanitizers to spill onto interior surfaces.  
If a spill occurs, wipe off immediately.  
Your warranty may not cover these  
damages.  
If a ring forms on the fabric after spot  
cleaning, clean the entire area  
immediately (but do not oversaturate)  
or the ring will set.  
Do not use household cleaning  
products or glass cleaners, which can  
stain and discolor the fabric and affect  
the flame retardant abilities of the seat  
materials.  
Mirrors  
Do not clean the housing or glass of any  
mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other  
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning  
products.  
If a staining liquid like coffee or juice has  
been spilled on the instrument panel or on  
interior trim surfaces:  
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EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 17-06-2019, LN1J-19A321-ZFA enUSA, Edition date: 201904, First-Printing  
Vehicle Care  
1. Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean,  
You should:  
soft cloth as quickly as possible.  
Remove dust and loose dirt with a  
vacuum cleaner.  
2. Use Motorcraft Premium Leather and  
Vinyl Cleaner or a commercially  
available leather cleaning product for  
automotive interiors. Test any cleaner  
or stain remover on an inconspicuous  
area.  
3. Alternatively, wipe the surface with a  
clean, soft cloth and a mild soap and  
water solution. Dry the area with a  
clean, soft cloth.  
4. If necessary, apply more soap and  
water solution or cleaning product to  
a clean, soft cloth and press it onto the  
soiled area. Allow this to set at room  
temperature for 30 minutes.  
5. Remove the soaked cloth, then with a  
clean, damp cloth, use a rubbing  
motion for 60 seconds on the soiled  
area.  
Clean and treat spills and stains as  
soon as possible.  
Do not use the following products as these  
may damage the leather:  
Oil and petroleum or silicone-based  
leather conditioners.  
Household cleaners.  
Alcohol solutions.  
Solvents or cleaners intended  
specifically for rubber, vinyl and  
plastics.  
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT  
DAMAGE  
You should repair paintwork damage  
caused by stones from the road or minor  
scratches as soon as possible. A choice of  
products are available from an authorized  
dealer.  
Remove particles such as bird droppings,  
tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road  
salt and industrial fallout before repairing  
paint chips.  
6. Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.  
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS(IF  
EQUIPPED)  
Note: Follow the same procedure as  
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather  
instrument panels and leather interior trim  
surfaces.  
Always read and follow the manufacturers  
instructions before using the products.  
For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with  
a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap and  
water solution. Dry the area with a clean,  
soft cloth.  
CLEANING THE WHEELS  
Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to  
warm or hot wheel rims and covers.  
For cleaning and removing stains such as  
dye transfer, use Motorcraft Premium  
Leather and Vinyl Cleaner or a  
Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)  
cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in  
commercially available leather cleaning  
product for automotive interiors.  
combination with brush agitation to remove  
brake dust and dirt, could wear away the  
clear coat finish over a period of time.  
Note: Test any cleaner or stain remover on  
an inconspicuous area.  
Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based  
or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel  
wool, fuels or strong household detergent.  
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EcoSport (CBW) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 17-06-2019, LN1J-19A321-ZFA enUSA, Edition date: 201904, First-Printing