Aluminum Wheel Maintenance; Plastic Part Maintenance- Page 491

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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



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.



Avoid washing your vehicle in an

automatic car wash that uses

high-speed or hard brushes.

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Plastic Part Maintenance

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When cleaning the plastic lenses of

the lights, do not use gasoline,

kerosene, recti

fi

ed spirit, paint,

thinner, highly acidic detergents, or

strongly alkaline detergents.

Otherwise, these chemical agents

can discolor or damage the surfaces

resulting in a signi

fi

cant loss in

functionality. If plastic parts become

inadvertently exposed to any of these

chemical agents, 

fl

ush with water

immediately.



If plastic parts such as the bumpers

become inadvertently exposed to

chemical agents or 

fl

uids such as

gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or

battery 

fl

uid, it could cause

discoloration, staining, or paint

peeling. Wipe o

ff

 any such chemical

agents or 

fl

uids using a soft cloth

immediately.



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.



Do not use wax containing

compounds (polish). Otherwise, it

could result in paint damage.



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.

Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

*Some models.

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