CAUTION
* Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or
anodised aluminium parts. This may damage the protective coating;
also, cleaners and detergents may discolour or deteriorate the paint.
* (With detachable aerial)
To prevent damaging the aerial, remove it before entering a car wash facility or passing beneath a low overhead clearance.
Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign material from the underside of the wings, and make sure the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial fallout, and similar deposits can damage the finish if not removed immediately.
When prompt washing with plain water is ineffective, use a mild soap made for use on vehicles.
Thoroughly rinse off all soap with lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.
After washing the vehicle, dry it with a clean chamois to prevent water spots from forming.
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator pedal and lightly
applying the brakes several times until the brake performance returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle pulling to one side when braking could result in a serious accident. Light braking will indicate whether the brakes have been affected.
When using an automatic car wash
* Retract the door mirrors.
* The automatic car wash brushes could reduce the paint lustre or hasten paint deterioration.
When using a high water pressure car wash
High water temperature and high water pressure car washers are available depending on the type of car wash machine.
If the car washer nozzle is put too close to the vehicle, the force of the spray could damage or deform the molding, affect the sealability of parts, and allow water to penetrate the interior.
Keep a sufficient space (30cm (12in) or more) between the nozzle and the vehicle.
In addition, do not spend too much time spraying the same area of the vehicle, and be very careful when spraying between gaps in doors and around windows.
