Note:
Test any cleaner or stain remover on an inconspicuous area.
You should:
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Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
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Clean and treat spills and stains as soon as possible.
Do not use the following products as these may damage the leather:
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Oil and petroleum or silicone-based leather conditioners.
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Household cleaners.
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Alcohol solutions.
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Solvents or cleaners intended specifically for rubber, vinyl and plastics.
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS
Note:
Do not use chrome cleaner, metal cleaner or polish on wheels and
wheel covers.
A clearcoat paint finish coats aluminum wheels and wheel covers.
In order to maintain their condition:
•
Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner. Use a sponge to
remove heavy deposits of dirt and brake dust accumulation. Rinse
thoroughly with a strong stream of water when you have completed
the cleaning process.
•
To remove tar and grease, use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
•
Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or
covers.
•
Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your
wheel rims or covers.
•
Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in
combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could
wear away the clearcoat finish over time.
•
Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel
cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
•
If you intend on parking your vehicle for an extended period after
cleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few
minutes before doing so. This reduces the risk of increased corrosion
of the brake discs.
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Vehicle Care
2014 Edge
(edg)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, March 2014
USA
(fus)
