APPEARANCE CARE
60A23-11020
VEHICLE CLEANING
have gone through to the bare metal, have
a qualified body shop make the repair.
Keep passenger and cargo compart-
ments clean
Moisture, dirt or mud can accumulate
under the floor mats and may cause cor-
rosion. Occasionally, check under these
mats to ensure that this area is clean and
dry. More frequent checks are necessary
if the vehicle is used off road or in wet
weather.
Certain cargo such as chemicals, fer-
tilizers, cleaners, salts, etc, are extremely
corrosive by nature. These products
should be transported in sealed con-
tainers. If a spill or leak does occur, clean
and dry the area immediately.
Use mud and gravel shields
The use of mud and gravel shields will
help protect your vehicle, especially if you
frequently drive on gravel or salted roads.
Full-size shields, which extend as close to
the road as is practical, are the best. The
fittings for such shields should also be
corrosion resistant. Please check with
your authorized SUZUKI dealer for infor-
mation on these shields.
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Store your vehicle in a dry, well-ven-
tilated area
Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly
ventilated area. If you often wash your
vehicle in the garage or if you frequently
drive it in when wet, your garage may be
damp. The high humidity in the garage
may cause or accelerate corrosion. A wet
vehicle may corrode even in a heated
garage if the ventilation is poor.
Do not apply additional undercoat-
ing or rust preventive coating on or
around exhaust system components
such as the catalytic converter, ex-
haust pipes, etc. A fire could be
started if the undercoating substance
becomes overheated.
Cover your vehicle
If you can not regularly park your vehicle
in a garage, we recommend you use a
vehicle cover. Years of exposure to mid-
day sun can cause the colors in paint,
plastic parts, and fabrics to fade. Cover-
ing your vehicle with a high-quality,
"breathable" vehicle cover can help pro-
tect the finish from the harmful UV rays
in sunlight, and can reduce the amount
of dust and air pollution reaching the
surface. Your Suzuki dealer can help you
select the right cover for your vehicle.
When cleaning the interior or exteri-
or of the vehicle, NEVER USE flam-
mable solvents such lacquer thin-
ners, gasoline, benzene or cleaning
materials such as bleaches and strong
household detergents. The materials
could cause personal injury or damage
to the vehicle.
Cleaning Interior
Vinyl upholstery
Prepare a solution of soap or mild deter-
gent mixed with warm water. Apply the
solution to the vinyl with a sponge or soft
cloth and let it soak for a few minutes to
loosen dirt. Rub the surface with a clean,
damp cloth to remove dirt and the soap
solution. If some dirt still remains on the
surface, repeat this procedure.
Fabric upholstery
Remove loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
Using a mild soap solution, rub stained
areas with a clean damp cloth. To remove
soap, rub the areas again with a cloth
dampened with water. Repeat this until
the stain is removed, or use a commer-
cial fabric cleaner for tougher stains. If
you use a fabric cleaner, carefully follow
the manufacturer's instructions and pre-
cautions.
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