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Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

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Aluminum Wheel Maintenance

A protective coating is provided over the 
aluminum wheels. Special care is needed 
to protect this coating.

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Dashboard Precautions

Prevent caustic solutions such as perfume 
and cosmetic oils from contacting the 
dashboard. They’ll damage and discolor 
it. If these solutions get on the dashboard, 
wipe them off immediately.

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Cleaning the Upholstery and 
Interior Trim

Vinyl

Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl 
with a whisk broom or vacuum cleaner.
Clean vinyl with a leather-and-vinyl 
cleaner.

Leather

Real leather isn’t uniform and may have 
scars, scratches, and wrinkles. Clean it 
with a leather cleaner or mild soap.

Wipe it with a 

damp

 soft cloth; then dry 

and buff it with a 

dry

 soft cloth.

NOTE

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Don’t use a wire brush or any 
abrasive cleaner, polishing 
compound, or solvent on aluminum 
wheels. They may damage the 
coating.

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Only use a mild soap or neutral 
detergent and always use a sponge 
or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or 
cold water. Also, be sure to clean 
the wheels after driving on dusty or 
salted roads. This helps prevent 
corrosion.

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Avoid washing your vehicle in an 
automatic car wash that uses high-
speed or hard brushes.

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If your aluminum wheels lose 
luster, wax the wheels.

Interior Care

Do not use glazing agents.
Glazing agents contain ingredients 
which may cause discoloration, 
wrinkling, cracks and peeling.

CAUTION

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