Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners
or techniques:
•Never use a knife or any other sharp object to
remove a soil from any interior surface.
•Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to
your vehicle’s interior surfaces.
•Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively
with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure
can damage your interior and does not improve
the effectiveness of soil removal.
•Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid laundry
detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers.
Using too much soap will leave a residue that
leaves streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners,
about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a
good guide.
•Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while
cleaning.
•Damage to your vehicle’s interior may result from
the use of many organic solvents such as naptha,
alcohol, etc.
Fabric/Carpet
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment
frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister
vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be
used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils,
always try to remove them first with plain water or club
soda. Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil
as possible using one of the following techniques:
•For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a paper
towel. Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel
until no more can be removed.
•For solid dry soils: remove as much as possible and
then vacuum.
To clean, use the following instructions:
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or
club soda.
2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub
toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean
area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled.
4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the
cleaning cloth remains clean.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild
soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that
was used with plain water.
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Accessories and Modifications............................ 5-3
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-74
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-103
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-19
Air Conditioning..............................................3-19
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-28
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-30
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Airbag System................................................1-57
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?....1-64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?....................1-62
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-60
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................1-74
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-66
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-64
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?......................1-64
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-44
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System........................... 4-7
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-83
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-4
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-34Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-100
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-97
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-101
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-98
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-96
Finish Care.................................................5-98
Finish Damage..........................................5-101
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-97
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-95
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-101
Tires........................................................5-101
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-101
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-102
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-98
Weatherstrips..............................................5-97
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-99
Appointments, Scheduling Service....................... 7-9
Ashtray.........................................................3-18
Audio System.................................................3-63
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-82
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-83
Radio Reception..........................................3-83
Setting the Clock.........................................3-65
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-82
Audio System(s).............................................3-67
Automatic Door Lock......................................... 2-8
Automatic Door Unlock...................................... 2-8
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
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