MARUTI SUZUKI TOUR V, Manual

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10-4
BODY WORK CARE
76MH1-74E
2) Rinse the body to loosen the dirt.
Remove dirt and mud from the body
exterior with running water. You may
use a soft sponge or brush. Do not use
hard materials which can scratch the
paint or plastic. Remember that the
headlight cover or lens are made of
plastic in many cases.
3) Wash the entire exterior with a mild
detergent or car wash soap using a
sponge or soft cloth. The sponge or
cloth should be frequently soaked in the
soap solution.
4) Once the dirt has been completely
removed, rinse off the detergent with
running water.
5) After rinsing, wipe off the vehicle body
with a wet chamois or cloth and allow it
to dry in the shade.
6) Check carefully for damage to painted
surfaces. If there is any damage, “tou-
chup” the damage following the proce-
dure below:
a) Clean all damaged spots and allow
them to dry.
b) Stir the paint and “touchup” the dam-
aged spots lightly using a small
brush.
c) Allow the paint to dry completely.
12-76A026A
Waxing
After washing the vehicle, waxing and pol-
ishing are recommended to further protect
and beautify the paint.
• Only use waxes and polishes of good
quality.
• When using waxes and polishes,
observe the precautions specified by the
manufacturers.
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, avoid
directing steam or hot water of more
than 80
0
C (176
0
F) on plastic parts.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the paint or plas-
tic surface, do not wipe the dirt off
without ample water. Be sure to fol-
low above procedure.
CAUTION
When using a commercial car wash
product, observe the cautions speci-
fied by the manufacturer. Never use
strong household detergents or
soaps.
EXAMPLE