Maintenance
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CAUTION
• Water washing in the engine com-
partment including high pressure
water washing may cause the fail-
ure of electrical circuits or engine
and related components located
in the engine compartment.
• Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electri-
cal/electronic components and
air duct inside the vehicle as this
may damage them.
OJB037800
CAUTION -
Matte paint
If your vehicle has Matte paint, make
certain you maintain it properly to
preserve the matte appearance.
Proper, care is required to maintain
the matte appearance. The normal
paint warranty applies to defects in
material and/or workmanship, but
not the uniform matte appearance.
• Rub marks, burnish marks, and
shiny spots are likely to require
repainting at a body shop trained
in matte paint repair.
• Do not rub the paint or allow auto-
matic car wash brushes to contact
the paint. Hand wash with soft
washmits, dry with clean chamois,
and use light pressure with a
microfiber towel. Minimize the pres-
sure you use. Do not rub repeated-
ly to minimize the risk of burnish-
ing a shiny spot. Coarse terry cloth
will easily burnish the paint.
• Test all products on a hidden part
(such as under the rocker sills) to
make certain they do not alter the
matte appearance.
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• Pre-rinse the paint prior to wash-
ing to remove coarse dirt that can
scratch the paint. Pressure wash-
ing is OK with a fan nozzle and a
minimum of 10 inches between
the nozzle and paint.
• Use a detergent specifically for-
mulated for matte paint.
• Use a shampoo made for matte
paint.
• Spot treat heavy dirt accumula-
tion with a cleaner made for matte
paint.
• Most solvent based tar and bug
remover products can be used,
followed by a alcohol/water or
paint cleaner. Test before using in
a visible area.
• Most waxes and paint sealers will
add gloss, and are very difficult or
impossible to remove.
Special
waxes and sealers made for matte
paint offer protection from
insects, bird droppings, and con-
taminations, but may affect the
appearance. If applied evenly, the
appearance will be uniform, and
may please some owners. Test
before using.
