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CAUTION
• Water washing in the motor com‐
partment including high pressure
water washing may cause the fail‐
ure of electrical circuits located in
the motor compartment.
• Never allow water or other liquids
to come in contact with electrical/
electronic components and air duct
inside the vehicle as this may
damage them.
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• To prevent damage to the charging
door, make sure to close and lock
the vehicle doors when washing
(high-pressure washing, automatic
car washing, etc.) the vehicle.
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no lon‐
ger bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufactur‐
er’s instructions. Wax all metal trim to
protect it and to maintain its luster.
Removing oil, tar, and similar materials
with a spot remover will usually strip
the wax from the finish. Be sure to re-
wax these areas even if the rest of the
vehicle does not yet need waxing.
CAUTION
• Wiping dust or dirt off the body
with a dry cloth will scratch the
finish.
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• Do not use steel wool, abrasive
cleaners, or strong detergents
containing highly alkaline or caus‐
tic agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This
may result in damage to the pro‐
tective coating and cause discolor‐
ation or paint deterioration.
Finish damage repair
Deep scratches or stone chips in the
painted surface must be repaired
promptly. Exposed metal will quickly
rust and may develop into a major re‐
pair expense.
NOTICE
If your vehicle is damaged and re‐
quires any metal repair or replace‐
ment, be sure the body shop applies
anti-corrosion materials to the parts
repaired or replaced.
Bright-metal maintenance
• To remove road tar and insects, use a
tar remover, not a scraper or other
sharp object.
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Maintenance