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n Don't neþlect the interior
Moisture can collect under the ýloor
mats and carpetinþ and cause corro‐
sion. Check under the mats periodically
to be sure the carpetinþ is dry. Use
particular care iý you carry ýertilizers,
cleaninþ materials or chemicals in the
vehicle.
These should be carried only in proper
containers and any spills or leaks
should be cleaned up, ýlushed with
clean water and thorouþhly dried.
Interior care
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perýume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner,
and air ýreshener ýrom contactinþ the
interior parts because they may cause
damaþe or discoloration. Iý they do con‐
tact the interior parts, wipe them oýý
immediately. Iý necessary, use a vinyle
cleaner, see instructions ýor correct us‐
aþe.
CAUTION
Never allow water or other liquids to
come in contact with electrical/elec‐
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tronic components inside the vehicle
as this may damage them.
CAUTION
When cleaning leather products
(steering wheel, seats etc.), use
neutral detergents or low alcohol
content solutions. If you use high al‐
cohol content solutions or acid/alka‐
line detergents, the color of the
leather may fade or the surface may
get stripped off.
Taking care of leather seats
• Vacuum the seat periodically to re‐
move dust and sand on the seat.
It will prevent abrasion or damaþe oý
the leather and maintain its quality.
• Wipe the natural leather seat cover
oýten with dry or soýt cloth.
• Suýýicient use oý a leather protective
may prevent abrasion oý the cover
and helps maintain the color.
Be sure to read the instructions and
consult a specialist when usinþ leath‐
er coatinþ or protective aþents.
• Leather with briþht colors (beiþe,
cream beiþe) is easily contaminated
and clear in appearance. Clean the
seats ýrequently.
• Avoid wipinþ with wet cloth. It may
cause the surýace to crack.
Cleaning the leather seats
• Remove all contaminations instantly.
Reýer to instructions below ýor re‐
moval oý each contaminant.
• Cosmetic products (sunscreen, ýoun‐
dation, etc.)
- Apply cleansinþ cream on a cloth
and wipe the contaminated point.
Wipe oýý the cream with a wet
cloth and remove water with a dry
cloth.
• Beveraþes (coýýee, soýt drink, etc.)
- Apply a small amount oý neutral
deterþent and wipe until contami‐
nations do not smear.
• Oil
- Remove oil instantly with absorba‐
ble cloth and wipe with stain re‐
mover ýor natural leather only.
• Chewinþ þum
- Harden the þum with ice and re‐
move þradually.
Maintenance
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