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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.
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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.
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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:
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Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
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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.
Storage Compartments, Cup
Holders and Ashtrays
To clean:
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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:
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Clean them weekly with the
recommended wheel and tire cleaner.
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Use a sponge to remove heavy
deposits of dirt and brake dust
accumulation.
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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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