Mitsubishi MOTORS Colt 2009, Owner'S Manual

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Vehicle care
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Cleaning plastic parts
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Use a sponge or chamois leather.
If car wax adheres to a rough grey or black surface on the
bumper, moulding or lamps, the surface will become white. In
such cases, wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft cloth or
chamois leather.
Chrome parts
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In order to prevent spots and corrosion of chrome parts, wash
with water, dry thoroughly, and apply a special protective coat-
ing. This should be done more frequently in winter.
Aluminium wheels*
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1. Remove dirt using a sponge while sprinkling water on the
wheel.
2. Use neutral detergent on any dirt that cannot be removed
easily with water.
Rinse off the neutral detergent after washing the wheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft
cloth.
CAUTION
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Do not use a scrubbing brush or other hard tools as
they may damage the plastic part of the surface.
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Do not use wax containing compound (polishing
powder) which may damage the plastic part of the
surface.
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Do not bring plastic parts into contact with petrol,
light oil, brake fluids, engine oils, greases, paint thin-
ners, and sulphuric acid (battery electrolyte) which
may crack, stain or discolour the plastic parts.
If these substances touch a plastic part, wipe them
off with a soft cloth, chamois or similar and an aque-
ous solution of neutral detergent, then immediately
rinse the affected parts with water.
CAUTION
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Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the
wheels.
Doing so could scratch the wheels.
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Do not use any cleaner that contains an abrasive
substance or is acidic or alkaline. Doing so could
cause the coating on the wheels to peel or become
discoloured or stained.
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Do not directly apply hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means.
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Contact with seawater and road deicer can cause
corrosion. Rinse off such substances as soon as pos-
sible.