General Precautions
Frequent and proper care of your vehicle will enhance its appearance, optimize overall performance, and extend its useful life. Covering your vehicle with a high-quality, breathable vehicle cover will help protect its finish from harmful UV rays and pollutants, and reduce the amount of dust reaching its surfaces.
WARNING
The build-up of debris or flammable material in and around the vehicle chassis, engine, and exhaust can cause mechanical problems and increase the risk of fire. When operating the vehicle in conditions that allow debris or flammable material to collect in and around the vehicle, inspect the engine, electrical component and exhaust areas frequently. If debris or flammable materials have been collected, park the vehicle outside and stop the engine. Allow the engine to cool, then remove any collected debris. Do not park or store the vehicle in an enclosed space prior to in- expecting for the build-up of debris or flammable materials.
NOTE
NOTE
Radiator
Clean off any obstructions with a stream of low-pressure water.
NOTICE
Using high-pressure water, as from a car wash facility, could damage the radiator fins and impair the radiator’s effectiveness. Do not obstruct or deflect airflow through the radiator by installing unauthorized accessories in front of the radiator or behind the cooling fan. Interference with the radiator airflow can lead to overheating and consequent engine damage.
Matte Paint Parts
Plastic Parts
After washing, use a soft cloth to gently dry plastic parts. When dry, treat the headlight lens and other nonpainted plastic parts with an approved plastic cleaner/polisher product.
NOTICE
Plastic parts may deteriorate and break if they come in contact with chemical substances or household cleaning products such as gasoline, brake fluid, window cleaners, thread-locking agents, or other harsh chemicals. If a plastic part comes in contact with any harsh chemical substance, wash it off immediately with water and a mild neutral detergent, and then inspect for damage. Avoid using abrasive pads or brushes to clean plastic parts, as they will damage the part’s finish.
Chrome and Aluminum
Chrome and uncoated aluminum parts can be treated with chromium- Coated aluminum minus polish. should be washed with a mild neutral detergent and finished with a spray polish. Aluminum wheels, both painted and unpainted can be cleaned with special non-acid-based wheel spray cleaners.
Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber
If your vehicle has leather accessories, special care must be taken. Use a leather cleaner/treatment to clean and care for leather accessories. Washing leather parts with detergent and water will damage them, shortening their life. Vinyl parts should be washed with the rest of the vehicle, then treated with a vinyl treatment. The sidewalls of tires and other rubber components should be treated with a rubber protectant to help prolong their useful life.
Avoid spraying water with any great force near the following places.
NOTICE
Coin-operated, high-pressure spray washers are not recommended. Water may be forced into bearings and other components causing eventual failure from rust and corrosion. Some soaps are highly alkaline and may leave a residue or cause spotting.
NOTE
An abrasive cleanser or high-pressure washer will damage the surface finish on the bodywork.
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