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Cleaning Chrome, Aluminium or

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

Stainless Steel

Cleaning the Exterior Precautions

We recommend that you only use a car

shampoo, a soft cloth and water on

bumpers and other chrome, aluminium or

stainless steel parts.

Note: For additional information and

assistance, we recommend that you contact

an authorized dealer.

Immediately remove fuel spillages, AdBlue

residuals, bird droppings, insect deposits

and road tar. These may cause damage to

your vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time.

Remove any exterior accessories, for

example antennas, before entering a car

wash.

Note: Rinse the area well after cleaning.

Note: Do not use abrasive materials, for

example steel wool or plastic pads, as they

can scratch these surfaces.

Cleaning Headlamps and Rear

Lamps

We recommend that you only use cold or

lukewarm water containing car shampoo

to clean the headlamps and the rear

lamps.

Note: Do not use chrome cleaner, metal

cleaner or polish on wheels or wheel covers.

Cleaning Wheels

Do not scrape the lamps.

Do not wipe lamps when they are dry.

Only use a recommended wheel and tire

cleaner to clean the wheels weekly. For

additional information and assistance, we

recommend that you contact an

authorized dealer.

Cleaning Windows and Wiper

Blades

To clean the windshield and wiper blades:

1. Use a sponge to remove heavy

deposits of dirt and brake dust.

2. Rinse well after cleaning.

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Clean the windshield with a

non-abrasive glass cleaner.

Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to

warm or hot wheel rims and covers.

Note: When cleaning the interior of the

windshield, avoid getting any glass cleaner

on the instrument panel or door panels.

Wipe any glass cleaner off these surfaces

immediately.

If you intend on parking your vehicle for an

extended period after cleaning the wheels

with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for

a few minutes before parking your vehicle.

This reduces the risk of corrosion of the

brake discs, brake pads and linings.

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Clean the wiper blades with washer

fluid or water applied with a soft

sponge or cloth.

Do not clean the wheels when they are hot.

Note: Do not use razor blades or other

sharp objects to clean or remove decals

from the inside of the heated rear window.

This can cause damage not covered by the

vehicle Warranty.

Note: Some car washes could damage

wheel rims and covers.

Note: Using non-recommended cleaners,

harsh cleaning products, chrome wheel

cleaners or abrasive materials could

damage wheel rims and covers.

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CleaningtheEngineCompartment

Cleaning Camera Lenses and

Sensors

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove debris

from the screen area below windshield.

We recommend that you only use

lukewarm or cold water and a soft cloth

to clean the camera lens and sensors.

Note: If you are not familiar with the parts

around the engine do not wash the engine

compartment. Avoid frequent engine

washes.

Note: Do not pressure wash camera lens

and sensors.

When washing the engine compartment:

Cleaning the Underbody

Flush the complete underside of your

vehicle frequently. Keep body and door

drain holes free from packed dirt.

Rear suspension components may require

regular cleaning with a power washer or a

thorough rinse with a strong stream of

water if the vehicle is operated in dusty or

muddy environments. Rear leaf springs or

other suspension components may emit

squeaking or popping noises while

operating the vehicle if particles, such as

dirt, rocks, or other debris, are present in

the components.

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Never wash or rinse the engine while it

is hot or running.

Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,

spark plug wire or spark plug well.

Cover the battery, power distribution

box, and air filter assembly to prevent

water damage.

Note: If your vehicle has an engine cover

remove the cover before application of

shampoo and degreaser.

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Spray an approved engine shampoo

and degreaser on all parts that require

cleaning and rinse with water.

Cleaning Stripes or Graphics

It is recommended to wash your vehicle by

hand however, pressure washing may be

used under the following conditions:

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

Cleaning the Instrument Panel

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Use a spray with a 40° wide spray

angle pattern.

WARNING: Do not use chemical

solvents or strong detergents when

cleaning the steering wheel or

instrument panel to avoid contamination

of the airbag system.

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Keep the nozzle at a 305 mm (12 in)

distance and 90° angle to your

vehicle's surface.

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Do not use water pressure higher than

14,000 kPa (2,000 psi).

We recommend that you only clean the

instrument panel and cluster lens with a

damp soft cloth. Dry the area with a clean,

soft cloth.

For additional information and assistance,

we recommend that you contact an

authorized dealer.

Do not use water hotter than 82°C

(179°F).

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.

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Note: Avoid cleaners or polishes that

4. Rub the conditioner into the leather

until it disappears. Allow the

conditioner to dry, then repeat the

process for the entire interior. If a film

appears, wipe it off with a dry, clean

cloth.

increase the gloss of the upper portion of

the instrument panel. The dull finish in this

area helps protect you from undesirable

windshield reflection.

5. For additional information and

assistance, we recommend that you

contact an authorized dealer.

Cleaning Plastic

We recommend that you only use a mild

soap and water solution on a soft cloth.

Dry the area with a clean, soft cloth.

Cleaning Fabric Seats and

Headliners

Cleaning Displays and Screens

We recommend that you only use a

microfiber cloth in a circular motion to

clean off the fingerprint or dust.

If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,

apply a small amount of alcohol to the

cloth and try to clean it again.

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

performance of the side airbag in a crash.

Note: Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the

We recommend that you only clean the

fabric seats and headliners in the following

way:

touchscreen.

Note: Do not use detergent or any type of

solvent to clean the touchscreen.

1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning Leather and Vinyl

We recommend that you only clean the

leather and vinyl surfaces in the following

way:

2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

3. For additional information and

assistance, we recommend that you

contact an authorized dealer.

For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If a

ring forms on the fabric, clean the entire

area immediately, but do not oversaturate

or the ring could set.

1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

3. Make sure the leather is dry, then apply

a small amount of conditioner to a

clean, dry cloth.

Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats

We recommend that you only clean your

carpets in the following way:

1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

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2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

Cleaning Moonroof Tracks

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

1. Remove debris from the tracks with a

vacuum cleaner.

2. Wipe the bulb seal and mating painted

roof metal surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution.

3. For additional information and

assistance, we recommend that you

contact an authorized dealer.

For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If a

ring forms on the fabric, clean the entire

area immediately, but do not oversaturate

or the ring could set.

REPAIRING MINOR PAINT

DAMAGE

Authorized dealers have touch-up paint to

match your vehicle’s color. Your vehicle

color code is printed on a sticker on the

front, left-hand side door jamb. Take your

color code to your authorized dealer to

make sure you get the correct color.

Before repairing minor paint damage, use

a cleaner to remove particles such as bird

droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar

spots, road salt and industrial fallout.

We recommend that you only clean your

floor mats in the following way:

1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

2. Wash rubber floor mats using mild

soap and lukewarm or cold water.

3. Completely dry the floor mat before

placing them back in your vehicle.

Cleaning Seatbelts

Read the instructions before using cleaning

products.

WARNING: Do not use cleaning

solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's

seatbelts, as these actions may weaken

the belt webbing.

WAXING YOUR VEHICLE

Wax the high-gloss painted surface of your

prewashed vehicle once or twice a year.

1. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

We recommend that you only use an

approved quality wax that does not

contain abrasives. Follow the

manufacturer's instructions to apply and

remove the wax. For additional information

and assistance, we recommend that you

contact an authorized dealer.

Cleaning Storage Compartments

1. Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

When washing and waxing, park your

vehicle in a shaded area out of direct

sunlight.

2. Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

Note: Avoid waxing unpainted or low-gloss

black colored parts, they discolor over time.

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Vehicle Care for Your Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

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