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6-1. Maintenance and care
■Cleaning the inside of the rear
NOTICE
window
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-
tions, such as thinner, benzene,
and alcohol
●Do not use glass cleaner to
clean the rear window, as this
may cause damage to the rear
window defogger heater wires
or antenna. Use a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean.
Wipe the window in strokes run-
ning parallel to the heater wires
or antenna.
• Steering wheel: Organic sub-
stances, such as thinner, and
cleaner that contains alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s
or other interior part’s painted
surface may be damaged.
●Be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires or
antenna.
■Preventing damage to leather
surfaces
Observe the following precautions
to avoid damage to and deteriora-
tion of leather surfaces:
Cleaning the areas with
satin-finish metal accents
●Remove any dust or dirt from
leather surfaces immediately.
Remove dirt using a
water-dampened soft cloth or
synthetic chamois.
●Do not expose the vehicle to
direct sunlight for extended peri-
ods of time. Park the vehicle in
the shade, especially during
summer.
Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture.
●Do not place items made of
vinyl, plastic, or containing wax
on the upholstery, as they may
stick to the leather surface if the
vehicle interior heats up signifi-
cantly.
■Cleaning the areas with
satin-finish metal accents
The metal areas use a layer of real
metal for the surface. It is necessary
to clean them regularly. If dirty areas
are left uncleaned for long periods
of time, they may be difficult to
clean.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with
water.
Vehicle systems such as the
audio system may be damaged if
water comes into contact with
electrical components such as the
audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may
also cause the body to rust.
Cleaning the leather areas
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
■When cleaning the inside of
the windshield
Wipe off any excess dirt and
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.
Do not allow glass cleaner to con-
tact the lens. Also, do not touch
the lens. (P.185)
Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
