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Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other

salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird

droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can

damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted

surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible. If

necessary, use non

-abrasive cleaners that are marked

safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.

Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather

and chemical fallout 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.

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, cleaners

with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because

you could damage the surface. Do not use chrome polish

on any wheels other than chrome

-plated wheels.

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.

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 and tires.

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