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Vehicle Care

We recommend that you wash your vehicle

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or

lukewarm water and a neutral pH

shampoo.

with a sponge and lukewarm water

containing a car shampoo.

Cleaning the Headlamps

Note: Do not scrape the headlamps.

Note: Do not use abrasives, alcoholic

solvents or chemical solvents to clean the

headlamps.

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Never use strong household detergents

or soap, for example dish washing or

laundry liquid. These products can

discolor and spot painted surfaces.

Never wash your vehicle when it is hot

to the touch, or during strong or direct

sunlight.

Dry your vehicle with a chamois or soft

terry cloth towel to eliminate water

spotting.

Immediately remove fuel spillages, bird

droppings, insect deposits and road tar.

These may cause damage to your

vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time.

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Note: Do not wipe the headlamps when

they are dry.

Cleaning the Rear Window

Note: Do not scrape the inside of the rear

window

Note: Do not use abrasives, alcoholic

solvents or chemical solvents to clean the

inside of the rear window.

Clean the inside of the rear window with a

soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive

cleaner.

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Remove any exterior accessories, for

example antennas, before entering a

car wash.

When filling with AdBlue®, remove any

residue on painted surfaces

immediately.

Cleaning the Chrome Trim(IfEquipped)

Note: Do not use abrasives or chemical

solvents. Use soapy water.

Note: Suntan lotions and insect repellents

can damage painted surfaces. If these

substances come in contact with your

vehicle, wash the affected area as soon as

possible.

Note: Do not apply cleaning product to hot

surfaces and do not leave cleaning product

on chrome surfaces for a period of time

exceeding that which is recommended.

Note: If you use a car wash with a waxing

cycle, make sure that you remove the wax

from the windshield and the wiper blades.

Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)

cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, may cause

damage over a period of time.

Note: Before using a car wash, check that

Cleaning Stripes or Graphics^(If

it is suitable for your vehicle.

Equipped)

Note: Some car washes use water at high

pressure. Due to this, water droplets may

enter inside your vehicle and could also

damage certain parts of your vehicle.

Hand washing your vehicle is preferred

however, pressure washing may be used

under the following conditions:

Note: Remove the antenna before using an

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Do not use water pressure higher than

automatic car wash.

14,000 kPa (2,000 psi).

Note: Switch the blower motor off to

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Do not use water hotter than 82°C

(179°F).

prevent contamination of the cabin air filter.

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Vehicle Care

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Use a spray with a 40° wide spray

Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats,

Headliners and Floor Mats

Note: Avoid soaking any surface. Do not

use excessive amounts of water to clean

the vehicle interior.

angle pattern.

Keep the nozzle at a 305 mm (12 in)

distance and 90° angle to your

vehicle's surface.

Note: Holding the pressure washer nozzle

at an angle to the vehicle's surface may

damage graphics and cause the edges to

peel away from the vehicle's surface.

Note: To avoid spots or discoloration, clean

the entire surface.

To clean:

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Remove dust and loose dirt with a

BodyPaintwork Preservation

vacuum cleaner or brush.

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Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

Frequently remove particles such as bird

droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar

spots, road salt and industrial fallout to

avoid paint surface damage.

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If a ring forms on the fabric after spot

cleaning, clean the entire area

immediately, but do not soak or the

ring will set.

Frequently wash the underbody of your

vehicle if salt is applied on the road.

We recommend that you wax the

paintwork once or twice a year.

Seatbelts

Note: Do not apply polish in strong sunlight

as this dries the polish too quickly.

Note: Do not allow polish to come in

contact with unpainted plastic surfaces as

it could be difficult to remove.

Note: Do not apply polish to the windshield

or rear window. A contaminated windshield

or contaminated wiper blades may lead to

increased wiper noise, reduced wipe quality

or reduced rain sensor performance.

WARNING: Do not use cleaning

solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's

seatbelts, as these actions may weaken

the belt webbing.

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

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

performance of the side airbag in a crash.

Note: Do not allow air fresheners and hand

sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If a

spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage

may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Note: 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.

Note: Do not use abrasives, or chemical

solvents to clean them.

Note: Do not allow moisture to penetrate

the seatbelt retractor mechanism.

Cleaning may safely be carried out using

mild soap and water. Let them dry

naturally, away from artificial heat.

Note: We recommend distilled water when

cleaning.

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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing

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