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Aluminum Wheel Maintenance

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.

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If your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax
the wheels.

(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

Check special requirements for Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-35.

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Convertible Top Maintenance

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The convertible top is made of a special
high-grade material, but if it's not taken
good care of, hardening, staining, and loss
of luster will result. Maintain it under
these guidelines.

Washing

Do not wait until the convertible top gets
really dirty before cleaning it. Dirt that's
there too long will cause deterioration.

1. Before washing, remove dust and

coarse particulate with a soft brush.

2. Gently clean the convertible top with a

synthetic neutral detergent, lots of
water, and a soft brush.

3. Rinse it thoroughly with clean water to

remove all the soap.

4. Wipe it as dry as you can before the

water dries on it.

5. Then allow it to dry completely before

lowering it.

CAUTION

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Automatic and high-pressure car
washes are harmful to a
convertible top. Avoid them.

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Do not spray water directly on the
area where the window glass and
the convertible top meet. This
would probably cause water to
enter the cabin.

Maintenance and Care

Appearance Care

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  • 35. q Convertible Top Maintenance í The convertible top is made of a special high-grade material, but if it's not taken good care of, hardening, staining, and loss of luster will result.
  • 1. Before washing, remove dust and coarse particulate with a soft brush.
  • 2. Gently clean the convertible top with a synthetic neutral detergent, lots of water, and a soft brush.
  • 3. Rinse it thoroughly with clean water to remove all the soap.
  • 4. Wipe it as dry as you can before the water dries on it.
  • 5. Then allow it to dry completely before lowering it.

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