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.
NOTE
•
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 car is appropriate 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, keep the wheels
aesthetic, maintain the surface smooth and
prolong the service life of wheels. It is
recommended to perform the following operations
regularly:
–
Remove anti-skid salts on the wheels and
debris on the brake linings using acid-free
detergent every two weeks.
–
Apply high-quality hard wax to the alloy
wheels every three months.
NOTE
•
It is prohibited to treat the wheel surface
with car polish or other abrasives.
•
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.
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