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6. In-service maintenance
Cleaning of wiper blades
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Raise the wiper arm and carefully wipe off
the dust and dirt on the wiper blade with a
soft cloth.
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After cleaning, gently lower the wiper arm
back to the windshield.
CAUTION
● Be careful when lowering the wiper
arm to prevent it from falling and hitting
the windshield instantly.
● The wiper blades are coated with a
layer of graphite which makes the
wiping operation smooth and does
not produce scraping noise. Solvent-
based cleaning agents, hard sponges
and sharp objects can damage the
graphite layer. Damaged graphite layer
will increase the wiping noise of the
wiper, and the wiper shall be replaced
in time.
● In winter or cold conditions, be sure
to check whether the wiper blade is
frozen together with the windshield
before using the wiper. If so, perform
de-icing first. Otherwise, the wiper
blade and wiper motor will be
damaged.
Maintenance of sealing strips
Frequent and proper protection of the rubber
sealing strips of the doors, windows and other
parts of the vehicle is intended to maintain their
flexibility and prolong their service life. Such
protection can also improve the tightness,
make the door easy to open, reduce the impact
sound of closing the door, and prevent freezing
in winter.
When performing maintenance on sealing
strips, remove dust and dirt from surfaces
using a soft cloth. Apply special protective
agent to rubber sealing strips regularly.
Cleaning and maintenance of wheels
Regularly remove anti-skid salts on the
wheels and debris on the brake linings, which
can keep the wheels aesthetic, maintain the
surface smooth and prolong the service life
of wheels. It is recommended to perform the
following operations regularly:
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Remove anti-skid salts on the wheels and
debris on the brake linings using acid-free
wheel cleaner every two weeks.
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Apply high-quality hard wax to the alloy
wheels every three months.
CAUTION
● It is prohibited to maintain the wheel
surface with vehicle polish or other
abrasives.
● The wheels with damaged protective
coating on surface must be repaired in
time.
● Using a high-pressure cleaner may
cause permanent visible or invisible
damage to the wheels, resulting in
serious injury or death.
● It is forbidden to use cluster head
nozzles to spray the tires. Otherwise
the tires will be damaged, causing
traffic accidents.