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sponge or soft cloth with a neutral detergent or mild-abrasive
cleaning solution. After cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper
blades with clean water. The windshield is clean if beads do not
form when you rinse the windshield with water.
Do not use sharp objects, such as a razor blade, to remove decals,
as it may cause damage to the glass or rear windshield heater grid
lines (if equipped).
12.10.8 Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens
Do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or instrument panel.
Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens
with a clean and damp white cotton cloth, then with a clean and dry
white cotton cloth; you may also use Dash and Vinyl Cleaner on the
instrument panel and interior trim areas.
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Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper
portion of the instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps
protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection
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Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage
the finish of the instrument panel, interior trim and cluster lens
If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the
instrument panel or on the interior trim surfaces, clean as follows;
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Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean white cotton cloth
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Apply Vinyl Cleaner to the wiped area and spread around evenly
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Apply cleaner to a clean white cotton cloth and press the cloth
onto the soiled area and allow this to set in at room temperature
for 30 minutes
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Remove the soaked cloth, and if it is not soiled badly, use this
cloth to clean the area with a rubbing motion for 60 seconds
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Following this, wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth
12.10.9 Interior Maintenance
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats:
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Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner
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Remove light stains and soil with carpet and upholstery cleaner
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If grease or tar is present on the material, spot-clean the area
first with a stain remover
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Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which
can stain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant
abilities of the seat materials
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Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
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