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422 7-1. Maintenance and care 7-1.Maintenance and care Working from top to bottom, Wash the vehicle body using For hard-to-remove marks, Wipe away any water. Wax the vehicle when the If water does not bead on a clean ■ Automatic car washes ● Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving. ● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your vehicle’s paint. ● Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In cer- tain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may pre- vent the vehicle from being cleaned properly or result in dam- age to the rear spoiler. ■ High pressure car washes As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continuously. ■ When using a car wash (vehi- cles with a smart key system) If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction pro- cedures to wash the vehicle: ● Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.) ● Set the electronic key to bat- tery-saving mode to disable the smart key system. (P.112) ■ Aluminum wheels (if equipped) ● Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. ● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use. ● To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the follow- ing precautions. • Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent • Do not use hard brushes • Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or parking in hot weather ■ Bumpers and side moldings Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. Cleaning and protect- ing the vehicle exte- rior Perform cleaning in a man- Cleaning instructions |