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Cleaning interior

are spilled or leaked, clean and dry the

area immediately.

Vehicle cleaning

Vinyl upholstery

Store your vehicle in a dry, well-venti-

lated area

Prepare a solution of soap or mild deter-

gent mixed with warm water. Apply the

solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft

cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to

loosen dirt.

Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly-

ventilated area. If you often wash your

vehicle in the garage and place it there in

wet condition, your garage may be damp.

The high humidity in the garage may

cause or accelerate corrosion. A wet vehi-

cle may corrode even in a heated garage if

the ventilation is poor.

Rub the surface with a clean, damp cloth

to remove dirt and the soap solution. If

some dirt still remains on the surface,

repeat this procedure.

Fabric upholstery

WARNING

Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.

Using a mild soap solution, rub stained

areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove

soap, rub the areas again with a cloth

dampened with water. Repeat this until the

stain is removed, or use a commercial fab-

ric cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a

fabric cleaner, carefully follow the manu-

facturer’s instructions and precautions.

Do not apply additional undercoating

or rust preventive coating on or

around exhaust system components

such as the catalytic converter and

exhaust pipes. A fire could be started

if the undercoating substance

becomes overheated.

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WARNING

When cleaning the interior or exterior

of the vehicle, do not use flammable

solvents such as lacquer thinners,

gasoline and benzene. Also, do not

use cleaning materials such as

bleaches and strong household

detergents. The materials could

cause personal injury or damage to

the vehicle.

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Leather upholstery

Seat belts

Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.

Using a mild soap or saddle soap solution,

wipe dirt off with a clean damp soft cloth.

To remove soap, wipe the areas again with

a soft cloth dampened with water. Wipe the

areas dry with a soft dry cloth. Repeat this

until the dirt or stain is removed, or use a

commercial leather cleaner for tougher dirt

or stains. If you use a leather cleaner,

carefully follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions and precautions. Do not use solvent

type cleaners or abrasive cleaners.

Clean seat belts with a mild soap and

water. Do not use bleach or dye on the

belts. They may weaken the fabric in the

belts.

NOTICE

Do not use chemical products that

contain silicon to wipe electrical

components such as the air condi-

tioning system, audio, navigation

system, or other switches. These will

cause damage to the components.

Vinyl floor mats

Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl

with water or mild soap. Use a brush to

help loosen dirt. After the dirt is loosened,

rinse the mat thoroughly with water and

dry it in the shade.

Cleaning exterior

NOTICE

Carpets

NOTE:

Remove dirt and soil as much as possible

with a vacuum cleaner. Using a mild soap

solution, rub stained areas with a clean

damp cloth. To remove soap, rub the areas

again with a cloth dampened with water.

Repeat this until the stain is removed, or

It is important that your vehicle be

kept clean and free from dirt. Failure

to keep your vehicle clean may result

in fading of the paint or corrosion to

various parts of the vehicle body.

• In order to keep leather upholstery look-

ing good, it should be cleaned at least

twice a year.

• If leather upholstery becomes wet,

immediately wipe it dry with tissue paper

or a soft cloth. Water may cause leather

to harden and shrink if it is not wiped off.

• When parking on sunny days, select a

shady place or use a sunshade. If

leather upholstery is exposed to direct

sunlight for a long time, it may discolor

and shrink.

• As is common with natural materials,

leather is inherently irregular in grain and

cowhide has spots in its natural state.

These do not affect the performance of

the leather in any way.

use

a commercial carpet cleaner for

Caring for aluminum wheels

NOTE:

tougher stains. If you use a carpet cleaner,

carefully follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions and precautions.

• Do not use an acidic or alkaline deter-

gent, or a cleaner containing petroleum

solvent to wash aluminum wheels.

These types of cleaner will cause per-

manent spots, discoloration and cracks

on finished surfaces and damage to cen-

ter caps.

• Do not use a bristle brush and soap con-

taining an abrasive material. These will

damage finished surfaces.

Instrument panel and console

Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.

Gently wipe dirt off with a tightly squeezed

damp clean cloth. Repeat this until the dirt

is removed.

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2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt.

Remove dirt and mud from the body

exterior with running water. You may

use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use

hard materials which can scratch the

paint or plastic. Remember that the

headlight covers or lenses are made of

plastic in many cases.

Washing

CAUTION

If your vehicle is equipped with an

rain-sensing wiper system, place the

wiper control lever in “OFF” position.

If the lever is left in “AUTO” position,

the wipers could unexpectedly oper-

ate and cause an injury, and could

also be damaged.

NOTICE

To avoid damage to the paint or plas-

tic surface, do not wipe the dirt off

without ample water. Follow the

above procedure.

When washing the vehicle, park it in the

place where direct sunlight does not fall on

it and follow the instructions below:

1) Flush the underside of body and wheel

housings with pressurized water to

remove mud and debris. Use plenty of

water.

3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild

detergent or car wash soap using a

sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or

cloth should be frequently soaked in the

soap solution.

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WARNING

NOTICE

• Never attempt to wash and wax

your vehicle with the engine run-

ning.

• When cleaning the underside of the

body and fender, where there may

be sharp-edged parts, wear gloves

and a long-sleeved shirt to protect

your hands and arms from being

cut.

When washing the vehicle:

• Avoid directing steam or hot water

of more than 80°C (176°F) on plas-

tic parts.

• To avoid damaging engine compo-

nents, do not use pressurized

water in the engine compartment.

NOTICE

When using a commercial car wash

product, observe the cautions speci-

fied by the manufacturer. Never use

strong household detergents or

soaps.

• After washing your vehicle, care-

fully test the brakes before driving

to check that they have maintained

their normal effectiveness.

4) Once the dirt has been completely

removed, rinse off the detergent with

running water.

5) Wipe off the vehicle body with a wet

chamois or cloth and allow it to dry in

the shade.

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6) Check carefully for damage to painted

surfaces. If there is any damage, touch

up the damage following the procedure

below:

Waxing

1. Clean all damaged spots and allow

them to dry.

2. Stir the paint and touch up the dam-

aged spots lightly using a small

brush.

3. Allow the paint to dry completely.

NOTICE

If you use an automatic car wash,

check that your vehicle’s body parts,

such as spoilers, cannot be dam-

aged. If you are in doubt, consult the

car wash operator for advice.

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After washing the vehicle, waxing and pol-

ishing are recommended to further protect

and beautify the paint.

• Only use waxes and polishes of good

quality.

• When using waxes and polishes,

observe the precautions specified by the

manufacturers.

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