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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

 Plastic Part Maintenance

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 When cleaning the plastic lenses of the 

lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene, 

rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly 

acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline 

detergents. Otherwise, these chemical 

agents can discolor or damage the 

surfaces resulting in a significant loss 

in functionality. If plastic parts become 

inadvertently exposed to any of these 

chemical agents, flush with water 

immediately.

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 If plastic parts such as the bumpers 

become inadvertently exposed to 

chemical agents or fluids such as 

gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery 

fluid, it could cause discoloration, 

staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any 

such chemical agents or fluids using a 

soft cloth immediately.

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 High water temperature and high water 

pressure car washers are available 

depending on the type of high pressure 

car washer device. If the car washer 

nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or 

aimed at one area for an extended period 

of time, it could deform plastic parts or 

damage the paint.

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 Do not use wax containing compounds 

(polish). Otherwise, it could result in 

paint damage.

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 In addition, do not use an electrical or 

air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the 

frictional heat generated could result 

in deformation of plastic parts or paint 

damage.

Interior Care

WARNING

Do not spray water into the vehicle 

cabin:

Spraying water into the vehicle cabin is 

dangerous as electrical devices such as 

the audio and switches could get wet 

resulting in a malfunction or vehicle 

fire.

NOTE

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  Do not wipe the interior using alcohol, 

chlorine bleach, or organic solvents 

such as thinner, benzene, and gasoline. 

Otherwise, it may cause discoloration 

or stains.

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  Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth 

may cause damage.

If the vehicle interior becomes soiled 

by any of the following, wipe it off 

immediately using a soft cloth.

Leaving it uncleaned could cause 

discoloration, stains, cracks, or peeling 

of the coating, and it will make it hard to 

wipe off later.

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 Beverage or fragrance

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 Grease or oil

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 Soiling

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