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Vehicle Care

Remove any exterior accessories, including

CLEANING THE EXTERIOR

We recommend that you wash your vehicle

regularly with a sponge and lukewarm

water containing a neutral pH car

shampoo.

the antenna, before using an automatic

car wash.

Cleaning the Exterior Lamps

Note: Do not scrape the exterior lamps

lenses or use abrasives, alcoholic solvents

or chemical solvents to clean them.

•

Never use strong household detergents

or soap, for example dish washing or

laundry liquid. These products can

discolor and spot painted surfaces.

Note: Do not wipe the exterior lamps when

they are dry.

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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, tree sap, insect deposits, tar

spots, road salt and industrial fallout

to avoid paint surface damage.

Cleaning the Chrome Trim

Do not use abrasives or chemical solvents.

Use soapy water.

Do not apply cleaning product to hot

surfaces.

Do not leave cleaning product on chrome

surfaces longer than recommended.

Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners,

or cleaning chemicals, may cause damage

over a period of time.

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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.

Underbody

Flush the complete underside of your

vehicle frequently. Keep body and door

drain holes free from packed dirt.

Suntan lotion and insect repellent can

damage painted surfaces. If these

Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts

substances come into contact with your

vehicle, wash them off as soon as possible.

Use only approved products to clean

plastic parts.

Using a Car Wash

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.

CLEANINGTHEWINDOWSAND

WIPER BLADES

Car wash chemicals and environmental

fallout can result in windshield and wiper

blade contamination. Dirty windshield and

wipers will result in poor windshield wiper

operation. Keep the windshield and wiper

blades clean to maintain windshield wiper

performance.

Note: Switch the blower motor off to

prevent contamination of the cabin air filter.

Prior to using a car wash facility check the

suitability of it for your vehicle.

Some car wash installations use water at

high pressure. This could damage certain

parts of your vehicle.

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Vehicle Care

To clean the windshield and wiper blades:

To clean:

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Clean the windshield with a

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Remove dust and loose dirt with a

non-abrasive glass cleaner. 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.

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.

If a ring forms on the fabric after spot

cleaning, clean the entire area

immediately, but do not soak or the

ring will set.

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For windshields contaminated with

tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean

the entire windshield using steel wool

(no greater than 0000 grade) in a

circular motion and rinse with water.

Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl

rubbing alcohol or windshield washer

concentrate.

Seatbelts

WARNING: Do not use cleaning

solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's

seatbelts, as these actions may weaken

the belt webbing.

Note: Do not use razor blades or other

sharp objects to clean or remove decals

from the inside of the heated rear window.

The vehicle warranty does not cover

damage caused to the heated rear window

grid lines.

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

Leather Interior (If Equipped)

cleaning.

Note: Follow the same procedure as

cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather

instrument panels and leather interior trim

surfaces.

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.

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.

Note: To avoid spots or discoloration, clean

the entire surface.

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Vehicle Care

For cleaning and removing stains such as

Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD

Screens and Radio Screens

Note: Do not use abrasives, alcoholic

solvents or chemical solvents to clean the

instrument cluster screens, LCD screens or

radio screens. These cleaning products can

damage the screens.

dye transfer, use a leather cleaning product

for automotive interiors.

Do not use the following products as these

may damage the leather:

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Oil and petroleum or silicone-based

leather conditioners.

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Household cleaners.

Alcohol solutions.

Solvents or cleaners intended

specifically for rubber, vinyl and

plastics.

Clean the instrument panel and cluster

lens with a clean, damp and soft cloth,

then use a clean, dry and soft cloth to dry

these areas.

Do not spray any liquid directly onto the

screens.

Suede Micro Fiber Fabric ^{(If Equipped)}

Note: Do not steam clean.

Do not use a microfiber cloth to clean the

bezel around the display screens as it could

damage the surface.

Note: To avoid spots or discoloration, clean

Rear Windows

the entire surface.

Do not use the following products:

Note: Do not use any abrasive materials to

clean the interior of the rear windows.

•

Leather care products.

Household cleaners.

Alcoholic solutions.

Spot removers.

Note: Do not install stickers or labels to the

interior of the rear windows.

Mirrors

Shoe polish.

Do not clean the housing or glass of any

mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other

petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning

products.

To clean:

•

Remove dust and loose dirt with a

vacuum cleaner.

•

Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

If a ring forms on the fabric after spot

cleaning, clean the entire area

immediately, but do not soak or the

ring will set.

Storage Compartments, Cup

Holders and Ashtrays

To clean:

•

Take out any removable inserts.

Wipe the surface with a soft, damp

cloth and a mild soap and water

solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft

cloth.

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Vehicle Care

Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated

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.

with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain

their condition we recommend that you:

•

Clean them weekly with the

recommended wheel and tire cleaner.

•

Use a sponge to remove heavy

deposits of dirt and brake dust

accumulation.

•

Rinse them thoroughly with a

Remove particles such as bird droppings,

tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road

salt and industrial fallout before repairing

paint chips.

pressurized stream of water when you

complete the cleaning process.

We recommend that you use our surface

wheel cleaner. Make sure that you read

and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Always read and follow the manufacturer’s

instructions before using the products.

Using other non-recommended cleaning

products can result in severe and

permanent damage.

CLEANING THE WHEELS

Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to

warm or hot wheel rims and covers.

BODY STYLING KITS

The distance between the underside of

your vehicle and the ground is less than

that of other models. Drive with extreme

care to avoid damage to your vehicle.

Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)

cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in

combination with brush agitation to remove

brake dust and dirt, could wear away the

clear coat finish over a period of time.

Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based

or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel

wool, fuels or strong household detergent.

Note: If you intend to park your vehicle for

an extended period after cleaning the

wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your

vehicle for a few minutes before doing so.

This reduces the risk of increased corrosion

of the brake discs, brake pads and linings.

Note: Some automatic car washes could

cause damage to the finish on your wheel

rims and covers.

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