Maintenance and Care
Appearance Care
NOTE
lDo not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the
coating.
lAlways use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the
wheels after driving on dusty or salted roads to help prevent corrosion.
lAvoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses
brushes.
lIf your aluminum wheels lose luster, wax the wheels.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Check special requirements for Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Refer to Tires and Wheels on page
qPlastic Part Maintenance
lWhen cleaning the plastic lenses of the lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene, rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline detergents. Otherwise, these chemical agents can discolor or damage the surfaces resulting in a significant loss in functionality. If plastic parts become inadvertently exposed to any of these chemical agents, flush with water
immediately.
lIf plastic parts such as the bumpers become inadvertently exposed to chemical agents or fluids such as gasoline, oil, engine coolant, or battery fluid, it could cause discoloration, staining, or paint peeling. Wipe off any such chemical agents or fluids using a soft cloth immediately.
lHigh water temperature and high water pressure car washers are available depending on the type of high pressure car washer device. If the car washer nozzle is put too close to the vehicle or aimed at one area for an extended period of time, it could deform plastic
parts or damage the paint.
lDo not use wax containing compounds (polish). Otherwise, it could result in
paint damage.
lIn addition, do not use an electrical or air tool to apply wax. Otherwise, the frictional heat generated could result in deformation of plastic parts or paint damage.
