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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

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Some models.

Pay special attention to these areas 

because they easily hide mud and dirt. 

It will do more harm than good to wet 

down the road grime without removing 

it.

The lower edges of doors, rocker panels, 

and frame members have drain holes that 

should not be clogged. Water trapped there 

will cause rusting.

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.

 Aluminum Wheel Maintenance

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A protective coating is provided over the 

aluminum wheels. Special care is needed 

to protect this coating.

CAUTION

Do not use any detergent other than 

mild detergent. Before using any 

detergent, verify the ingredients. 

Otherwise, the product could discolor 

or stain the aluminum wheels.

NOTE

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  Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive 

cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent 

on aluminum wheels. They may damage 

the coating.

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  Always use a sponge or soft cloth to 

clean the wheels.

  Rinse the wheels thoroughly with 

lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure 

to clean the wheels after driving on 

dusty or salted roads to help prevent 

corrosion.

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  Avoid washing your vehicle in an 

automatic car wash that uses high-

speed or hard brushes.

 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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