APPEARANCE CARE
Seat belts
Clean seat belts with a mild soap and
water. Do not use bleach or dye on the
belts. They may weaken the fabric in the
belts.
Vinyl floor mats
Ordinary dirt can be removed from vinyl
with water or mild soap. Use a brush to
help loosen dirt. After dirt is loosened,
rinse the mat thoroughly with water and
dry it in the shade.
Carpets
Remove dirt and soil as much as possi-
ble 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 commercial carpet
cleaner for tougher stains. If you use a
carpet cleaner, carefully follow the manu-
facturer's instructions and precautions.
Cleaning the Exterior
CAUTION
It is important that your vehicle be
kept clean and free from dirt. Failure
to keep your vehicle clean may result
in fading of the paint or corrosion to
various parts of the vehicle body.
Washing
Never attempt to wash and wax
your vehicle with the engine run-
ning.
When cleaning the underside of the
body and fender, where there may
be sharp-edged parts, you should
wear gloves and a long-sleeved
shirt to protect your hands and
arms from being cut.
After washing your vehicle, careful-
ly test the brakes before driving to
make sure they have maintained
their normal effectivences.
When washing the vehicle, follow the in-
structions below:
1) Flush the underside of body and wheel
housings with pressurized water to
remove mud and debris. Use plenty of
water.
A CAUTION
When washing the vehicle, avoid
directing steam or hot water of more
than 80°C (176°F) on plastic parts.
2) 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.
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.
CAUTION
When using a commercial car wash
product, observe the cautions specif-
ied by the manufacturer. Never use
strong household detergents or
soaps.
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