Operation Manual

Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
9-30 Vehicle care and maintenance
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1. To clean, lightly wipe the leather with a
soft cloth soaked in a mild soap and water
solution.
2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,
wring it out well, and wipe off all the
soap.
3. To preserve and protect, use a leather pro-
tecting agent on the genuine leather sur-
face.
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often
and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your
vehicle using a nonabrasive automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings,
tree sap, insect remains, sea water and other
foreign matters can damage the finish on your
vehicle.
Generally, the longer any foreign material
stays on the finish, the worse the damage.
Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when-
ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust
picked up from air, rain, snow or road sur-
faces can damage the paint and body of your
vehicle if left on.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it with
water to remove dust. Next, using plenty of
clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge,
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a cham-
ois or soft cloth. After washing the vehicle,
carefully clean the joints and flanges of the
doors, hood, etc., where dirt is likely to
remain.
Genuine leather (if so equipped)
NOTE
 If genuine leather is wet with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildew
may grow.
 The genuine leather surface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiber
brush.
 Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene,
alcohol, gasoline, acid or alkaline solvents
can discolor the genuine leather surface and
should not be used.
 The genuine leather surface may harden and
shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlight
for long hours. When your vehicle is parked,
place it in the shade as much as possible.
Cleaning the outside of your
vehicle
Foreign material
Washing
WARNING
 Do not wash the vehicle while charging the
main drive lithium-ion battery.
Doing so could cause a fire or an electric
shock.
 Before washing the vehicle, make sure
that the charging lid and the inner lid are
completely closed.
If the lid is open, the charging unit is
exposed to water, resulting in a fire or an
electric shock.
 Do not pour water inside the electric
motor unit room. Doing so could cause a
fire or an electric shock.
CAUTION
 When washing the vehicle, turn the electric
motor switch to the “LOCK” position.
 Do not use a high pressure washing machine
to clean the underneath of the vehicle.
Doing so might cause the electric motor unit
problem or malfunction.
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