Hongqi E-HS9, Manual

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7-1. Service and maintenance
Cleaning and protecting vehicle exteriors
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7-1. Service and m aint enanc e
Cleaning and protecting vehicle ex teri ors
Compliance with the following operations will help protect the vehicle exteriors and
keep it in optimum condition.
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Rinse the body, wheel covers and underside of the vehicle from top to bottom with plenty
of water to remove dirt and dust.
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Use a sponge or soft cloth (such as a chamois cloth) to wipe the body.
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For hard-to-remove marks, wash with automobile detergent and rinse thoroughly with
water.
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Wipe the water away.
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After the waterproof coating has deteriorated, the vehicle should be waxed.
Please wait until the surface of the vehicle is clean and free of water droplets and the body
is cool before waxing the body.
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Automatic car wash
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The exterior rearview mirrors should be folded before washing the car. Start washing
from the front of the vehicle. Make sure the exterior rearview mirrors are unfolded
before driving.
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The brush used to wash the car in automatic washing station may scratch the surface
of the vehicle and damage the paint.
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High-pressure car wash
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Do not allow the nozzles used for washing your car to get too close to the windows.
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Before washing the vehicle, check that the filler cap is properly closed on the vehicle.
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Aluminum wheels
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The dirt on wheels should be removed immediately with neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or cleaners containing abrasives. Do not use highly corrosive or
aggressive chemical cleaners.
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Do not use detergent to clean the wheels when they are hot (e.g., after driving long
distances in hot weather).
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After cleaning the wheels with detergent, rinse them off immediately.
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Bumper
Do not wipe with abrasive cleaner.
WARINING
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When washing the vehicle
Do not rinse the inside of the engine compartment with water. Failure to do so may
cause a short circuit in the electrical components, which may result in a fire.