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Maintenance Appearance care
WARNING
Wet brakes
After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes whilst driving slowly to see if they
have been affected by water. If braking
performance is impaired, dry the brakes
by applying them lightly whilst maintain
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ing a slow forward speed.
High-pressure washing
僅 When using high-pressure washers,
make sure to maintain sufficient dis
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tance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component dam
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age or water penetration.
僅 Do not spray the camera, sensors or
its surrounding area directly with a
high pressure washer. Shock applied
from high pressure water may cause
the device to not operate normally.
僅 Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or plastic covers) or
connectors as they may be damaged
if they come into contact with high
pressure water.
CAUTION
僅 Water washing in the engine compart
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ment including high pressure water
washing may cause the failure of elec
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trical circuits located in the engine
compartment.
僅 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.
Waxing
Wax the vehicle when water will no lon
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ger bead on the paint. Always wash and
dry the vehicle before waxing. Use a
good quality liquid or paste wax, and fol
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low the manufacturer’s instructions. Wax
all metal trim to protect it and to main
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tain 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. Do not apply
wax on embossed unpainted unit, as it
may tarnish the unit.
CAUTION
僅 Wiping dust or dirt off the body with a
dry cloth will scratch the finish.
僅 Do not use steel wool, abrasive clean
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ers, acid detergents or strong deter
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gents containing high alkaline or
caustic agents on chrome-plated or
anodized aluminum parts. This may
result in damage to the protective
coating and cause discoloration or
paint deterioration.
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