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Vehicle care precautions

2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out

well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-

gent thoroughly.

Cleaning the interior of your

vehicle

Vehicle care precautions

In order to maintain the value of your vehi-

cle, it is necessary to perform regular mainte-

nance using the proper procedures.

Always maintain your vehicle in compliance

with environmental pollution control regula-

tions.

Carefully select the materials used for wash-

ing, etc., to be sure that they do not contain

corrosives.

After cleaning the interior of your vehicle

with water, cleaner or similar, wipe and dry

in a shady, well-ventilated area.

NOTE

Do not use cleaners, conditioners, and pro-

tectants containing silicons or wax.

Such products can cause discolouring and

when applied to the instrument panels or

other parts, may cause reflections on the

windscreen and obscure vision.

Also, if such products get on the switches of

the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail-

ure of these accessories.

NOTE

To clean the inside of the tailgate window,

always use a soft cloth and wipe the window

glass along the demister heater element so as

not to cause damage.

If in doubt, we recommend you to consult a

specialist for selection of these materials.

Do not use synthetic fiber or dry cloth. They

can cause discolouring or damage the sur-

face.

CAUTION

Do not use organic substances (solvents,

benzine, kerosene, alcohol, petrol, etc.) or

alkaline or acidic solutions.

These chemicals can cause discolouring,

staining or cracking of the surface.

Cleaning products can be dangerous. Always

follow the instructions of the cleaning prod-

uct supplier.

To avoid damage, never use the following to

clean your vehicle,

Do not place a deodorizer on the instrument

panel or near lamps and instruments. The in-

gredients for deodorizer can cause discolour-

ing or cracking.

If you use cleaners or polishing agents, make

sure their ingredients do not include the sub-

stances mentioned above.

When cleaning the meter cluster panel, use a

thick cloth and be careful not to injure your

hands.

Petrol

Paint Thinner

Benzine

Kerosene

Turpentine

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Upholstery

1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-

cle, handle the upholstery carefully and

keep the interior clean.

Naphtha

Use a vacuum cleaner and brush to clean

the seats. If stained, vinyl and synthetic

leather should be cleaned with an appro-

priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be

cleaned with either upholstery cleaner or

a mild soap and water solution.

Lacquer Thinner

Carbon Tetrachloride

Nail Polish Remover

Acetone

Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric

and flocked parts

1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft cloth

soaked in a mild soap and water solu-

tion.

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2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum

cleaner and remove any stains with car-

pet cleaner. Oil and grease can be re-

moved by lightly dabbing with a clean

colourfast cloth and stain remover.

Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.

Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it

with water to remove dust. Next, using an

ample amount of clean water and a car wash-

ing brush or sponge, wash the vehicle from

top to bottom.

NOTE

When the temperature of the vehicle interior

rises in summer, vinyl products left on the

genuine leather seat may deteriorate and

stick to the seat.

Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.

Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a soft

cloth. After washing the vehicle, carefully

clean the joints and flanges of the doors, bon-

net and other sections where dirt is likely to

remain.

Genuine leather*

1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a

soft cloth soaked in a mild soap and wa-

ter solution.

2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out

well. Using this cloth, wipe off the deter-

gent thoroughly.

3. Apply leather protecting agent to the

genuine leather surface.

Cleaning the exterior of

your vehicle

If the following is left on your vehicle, it may

cause corrosion, discolouration and stains,

wash the vehicle as soon as possible.

Seawater, road deicing products.

Soot and dust, iron powder from facto-

ries, chemical substance (acids, alkalis,

coaltar, etc.).

WARNING

Do not wash the vehicle while charging

the traction battery.

Doing so could cause fire or an electric

shock.

NOTE

Droppings from birds, carcasses of in-

sects, tree sap, etc.

Before washing the vehicle, make sure

that the charging lid and the inner lid are

completely closed.

If genuine leather is wet with water or is

washed in water, wipe off water as quickly

as possible with a dry, soft cloth.

Washing

If the lid is open, the charging unit is ex-

posed to water, resulting in fire or an elec-

tric shock.

If left damp, mildew may grow.

Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,

Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust

picked up from the road surface can damage

the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left

in prolonged contact.

Frequent washing and waxing is the best way

to protect your vehicle from this damage.

This will also be effective in protecting it

from environmental elements such as rain,

snow, salt air, etc.

alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline solvents

may discolour the genuine leather surface.

Be sure to use neutral detergents.

CAUTION

Remove dirty patches or oil substances

quickly as they can stain genuine leather.

When washing the under side of your vehi-

cle or wheel, be careful not to injure your

hands.

The genuine leather surface may harden and

shrink if it is exposed to direct sun for long

hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it

in the shade as much as possible.

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During cold weather

CAUTION

Salt and other chemicals spread on the roads

in some areas in winter can have a harmful

effect on the vehicle body. You should there-

fore wash the vehicle as often as possible in

accordance with our care-instructions. It is

recommended to have a preservative applied

and the underfloor protection checked before

and after the cold weather season.

As your vehicle is equipped with the rain

After washing the vehicle, drive the vehicle

slowly while lightly depressing the brake

pedal several times in order to dry out the

brakes.

Leaving the brakes wet could result in re-

duced braking performance. Also, there is a

possibility that they could freeze up or be-

come inoperative due to rust, rendering the

vehicle unable to move.

When using an automatic car wash, pay at-

tention to the following items, referring to

the operation manual or consulting a car

wash operator. If the following procedure is

not followed, it could result in damage to

your vehicle.

sensor, place the wiper switch lever in the

“OFF” position to deactivate the rain sensor

before washing the vehicle. Otherwise, the

wipers will operate in the presence of water

spray on the windscreen and may get dam-

aged as a result.

Refrain from excessively using a car wash as

its brushes may scratch the paint surface,

causing it to lose its gloss. Scratches will be

especially visible on darker coloured vehi-

cles.

After washing your vehicle, wipe off all wa-

terdrops from the rubber parts around the

doors to prevent the doors from freezing.

Never spray or splash water on the electrical

components in the engine compartment. Do-

ing so could have an adverse effect on the

Plug-in Hybrid EV system startability.

Exercise caution also when washing the un-

derbody; be careful not to spray water into

the engine compartment.

NOTE

The outside mirrors are retracted.

The wiper arms are secured in place with

tape.

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To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping

on the doors, bonnet, etc., they should be

treated with silicone spray.

If your vehicle is equipped with roof rails

or a roof spoiler, consult a car wash oper-

ator before using the car wash.

•

Some types of hot water washing equipment

apply high pressure and heat to the vehicle.

They may cause heat distortion and damage

to the vehicle resin parts and may result in

flooding of the vehicle interior.

Waxing

As your vehicle is equipped with the rain

sensor, place the wiper switch lever in the

“OFF” position to deactivate the rain sen-

sor.

•

Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the ad-

herence of dust and road chemicals to the

paintwork. Apply a wax solution after wash-

ing the vehicle, or at least once every three

months to assist displacing of water.

Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight.

You should wax after the surfaces have

cooled.

Therefore:

Maintain a distance of approx. 70 cm or

more between the vehicle body and the

washing nozzle.

•

Make sure that the charging lid and the

fuel lid are completely closed.

•

If your vehicle is equipped with the Ultra-

sonic misacceleration Mitigation System

(UMS), turn the system off by using the

“FCM and UMS ON/OFF switch” on

page 7-70.

When washing around the door glass,

hold the nozzle at a distance of more than

70 cm and at right angles to the glass sur-

face.

•

For information on how to use wax refer to

the instruction manual of the wax.

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CAUTION

Waxes containing high abrasive compounds

should not be used.

Do not bring the plastic parts into contact

with petrol, light oil, brake fluids, engine

oils, greases, paint thinners, and sulphuric

acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,

stain or discolour the plastic parts.

If they touch the plastic parts, wipe them off

with soft cloth, chamois or the like and an

aqueous solution of neutral detergent then

immediately rinse the affected parts with

water.

Do not use a brush or other hard implement

on the wheels.

Doing so could scratch the wheels.

On vehicles with a sunroof, be careful when

waxing the area around the sunroof opening,

not to put any wax on the weatherstrip

(black rubber). If stained with wax, the

weatherstrip cannot maintain a weatherproof

seal with the sunroof.

Do not use any cleaner that contains an abra-

sive substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing

so could cause the coating on the wheels to

peel or become discoloured or stained.

Do not directly apply hot water using a

steam cleaner or by any other means.

Contact with seawater and road deicer can

cause corrosion. Rinse off such substances

as soon as possible.

Polishing

The vehicle should only be polished if the

paintwork has become stained or lost its lus-

tre. Do not polish parts with a mat coating

and the plastic bumpers. Doing so could

cause stains or damage the finish.

Chrome parts

In order to prevent spots and corrosion of

chrome parts, wash with water, dry thorough-

ly, and apply a special protective coating.

This should be done more frequently in win-

ter.

Window glass

The window glass can normally be cleaned

using only a sponge and water.

Glass cleaner can be used to remove oil,

grease, insect carcasses, etc. After washing

the glass, wipe it dry with a clean, dry, soft

cloth. Never use a cloth that is used for clean-

ing a painted surface to clean a window. Wax

from the painted surface could get on the

glass and lower glass transparency and visi-

bility.

Cleaning plastic parts

Use a sponge or chamois leather.

If a car wax adheres on a grey or black rough

surface of the bumper, moulding or lamps,

the surface becomes white. In such a case,

wipe it off using lukewarm water and soft

cloth or chamois leather.

Aluminium wheels

1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprin-

kling water on the wheels.

2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that

cannot be removed easily with water.

Rinse off the neutral detergent after

washing the wheels.

3. Dry the wheels thoroughly using a cha-

mois leather or a soft cloth.

CAUTION

Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard

tools as they may damage the plastic part

surface.

NOTE

To clean the inside of the rear window, al-

ways use a soft cloth and wipe the window

glass along the demister heater element so as

not to cause damage.

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Never spray or splash water on the electrical

components in the engine compartment, as

this may cause damage.

Do not bring the nearby parts, the plastic

parts and so on into contact with sulphuric

acid (battery electrolyte) which may crack,

stain or discolour them.

Wiper blades

Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to remove

grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiper

blades. Replace the wiper blades when they

no longer wipe properly. (Refer to page

11-13.)

If they are in contact, wipe off with soft

cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous sol-

ution of neutral detergent then immediately

rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.

Cleaning the sunroof*

Use a soft cloth to clean the inner side of the

sunroof. Hard deposits should be wiped away

with a cloth dipped in warm, neutral deter-

gent solution. Wipe away the solution with a

sponge dipped in fresh water.

NOTE

The surface treatment on the inside of the

glass may be removed if hard cloth or organ-

ic solvent (benzine, kerosene, thinner, etc.)

is used.

Engine compartment

Clean the engine compartment at the begin-

ning and end of winter. Pay particular atten-

tion to flanges, crevices and peripheral parts

where dust containing road chemicals and

other corrosive materials might collect.

If salt and other chemicals are used on the

roads in your area, clean the engine compart-

ment at least every 3 months.

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