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Exterior Care

Dust off the vehicle body after you drive. Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches 
on painted surfaces. A scratch on a painted surface can result in body rust. If you 
find a scratch, promptly repair it.

Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following 
conditions:

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If driving on roads with road salt.

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If driving in coastal areas.

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If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.

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Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.

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Fold in the door mirrors.

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For models equipped with automatic intermittent wipers, turn the wipers off.

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Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.

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Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to 
enter the vehicle interior.

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Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead, 
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.

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Washing the Vehicle

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Using an Automated Car Wash

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Using High Pressure Cleaners

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Washing the Vehicle

Do not spray water into the air intake and hood 
intake

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 vents. It can cause a malfunction.

Do not spray water onto the fuel fill door directly. A 
high-pressure spray may cause it to open.

Air Intake Vents

1.5 L engine models

Hood 
Intake Vent

2.0 L engine models

Air Intake 
Vents

* Not available on all models

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