User Guide
Exterior painted surfaces are subject
to
aging, weather
and chemical faIIout that can take their toll over a period
of
years. You can help
to
keep the paint finish looking
new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered
whenever possible.
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly
to
keep
their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually
needed. However, you may use chrome polish on
chrome
or stainless steel trim,
if
necessary.
Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid
damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome
polish, steam or caustic soap
to clean aluminum.
A
coating
of
wax, rubbed
to
high polish, is recommended
for all bright metal parts.
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
(If
Equipped)
Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with
mild
soap
and water. Rinse with clean water. After
rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
A
wax
may then be applied.
The surface
of
these wheels is similar to the painted
surface
of
your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or
abrasive cleaning brushes on them because
you
could
damage the surface.
Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash
that has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These
brushes can also damage the surface
of
these wheels.
Cleaning Tires
To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner.
I
NOTICE:
When applying a tire dressing always take care to
wipe
off
any overspray or splash from
all
painted
surfaces on the body or wheels
of
the vehicle.
Petroleum-based products may damage the
paint finish.
Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle
is
damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material
to
the parts repaired
or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.